Harrison Avian Research & Conservation Collaborative
Our Ultimate Goal
Healthy Happy
Pet Birds
Research Grants
Below are INTERPRETIVE SUMMARIES from recipients of the research grants on how their projects will benefit avian practitioners.
Our Ultimate Goal
Healthy Happy Pet Birds
HARCC invites your participation in determining what projects are needed by avian clinicians
Our Mission and Objectives
Harrison Avian Research and Conservation Collaborative (HARCC) is committed to defining and solving challenges relevant to avian clinicians through research and conservation funding.
To support an environment that encourages new ideas and new approaches to avian research that drive advances in avian care.
To communicate the results of HARCC’s research projects, first through respected scientific publications, then broadly to veterinarians through international social media platforms.
To be willing to carefully consider novel, well described, clinically relevant projects that may not fit more traditional criteria for funding.
To be mindful of our carbon footprint in awarding grants.
To select projects with results that directly impact the practitioner who needs dependable knowledge and scientific-based guidance in addressing his avian patients.
What's New?
2026 AAV Annual Conference & Expo
SAVE THE DATE
2026 AAV Annual Conference & Expo at the Renaissance Austin Hotel in Austin, TX — October 2–5!
Interested in presenting at the 47th Annual AAV Conference & Expo?
The Annual AAV Conference & Expo is looking for innovative session proposals that reflect the highest standards of avian medicine. If you have research, clinical expertise, or unique case studies you wish to share with the community, please ensure your application is submitted February 1, 2026
Don’t miss this opportunity to be considered for a speaking role at the 47th annual event!