Abstract
The Avian Research Committee of the American Federation of Aviculture is proud to announce that funds are available for research grants in 1990. Areas of primary interest include avian nutrition, infectious diseases, disease control techniques, diagnostic procedures, preventative medicine, incubation and artificial insemination techniques, field studies and general avicultural techniques. Preference is given to studies dealing with species important in aviculture.
All proposals will be reviewed by committee members and consultants knowledgeable in each field. All proposals must be scientifically sound and feasible. Preference will be given to members of AFA.
The deadline for receiving applications is May 1, 1990. All applications must be submitted on AFA Research Grant Application forms. Grants will be awarded at the AFA National Convention in Washington, D.C., August, 1990. All grant recipients will make brief quarterly reports to the research committee. Results will be reported in the AFA Watchbird.
A brief letter of intent should be submitted with a request for application forms to Susan L. Clubb, D.V.M., 1471 Folsom Rd., Loxahatchee, FL 33470.
Any donation large or small will be appreciated and will go directly into the research fund. Send your donations to: AFA Research Fund, P.O. Box 56218, Phoenix, AZ 85079-6218. •