Grants and Awards

The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) is an international UK-based charity and membership society that funds research and other projects aimed at improving animal welfare during transport, marketing, slaughter, and killing for disease control and welfare reasons.  

Grant applications are assessed on their importance for animal welfare, their scientific and other merits, as well as the skills of the applicant. 

Account is also taken of the circumstances in the country they are applying from, with a view to building long-term capacity in science-based animal welfare around the world.  Please note that consideration has to be given to any banking and fiscal restrictions. 

The following grants are available on an ongoing, or regular basis. 

Please see our  Frequently Asked Questions page before submitting an application. 

Large Research Grant 

Grants over £5,000 to support larger scientific research projects 

Open for Application 

Small Research Grant 

Grants up to £5,000 to support smaller research projects 

Open for Application 

Travel, Training and Other Events Grant 

To support non-research events such as attending or organising educational or scientific meetings, lectures, courses, or training visits; or for other small (non-research) events in support of the objectives of the HSA.  

Open for Application

HSA Student/Trainee Animal Welfare Scholarship 

To encourage and train undergraduates and industry trainees in animal welfare science within the objectives of the HSA. 

Open for Application - closing 28 February 2026

Humane Slaughter Award 

Closed for nominations 

Some recently funded projects