Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence
The Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence recognizes researchers whose innovative studies advance the science of veterinary medicine.
Nominations
Nominations are due 09/15/2025.
Email your nomination documents to the Office of Research.
Please include:
- A nominating statement and CV
Nominations may come from any PVM faculty member and up to two from each department head.
Eligibility
- Current full-time PVM faculty member.
- Must be principal investigator in research that shows promise of attaining national or international recognition which has been completed at Purdue University within the last three years
- Previous recipients of the award become eligible for consideration three years after previously receiving the award.
The Award
The award will consist of:
- A congratulatory letter
- An engraved plaque
- A cash award of $1,000.
The award will be presented at a college-wide function.
Past Recipients
- Dr. Uma Aryal (2024)
- Dr. Kari Ekenstedt (2023)
- Dr. Dianne Little (2022)
- Dr. Maggie O'Haire (2021)
- Dr. Marxa Figueiredo (2020)
- Dr. GuangJun Zhang (2019)
- Dr. Jean Stiles (2018)
- Dr. Sulma Mohammed (2017)
- Dr. Daniel Hogan (2016)
- Dr. Mohamed Seleem (2015)
- Dr. George Moore (2014)
- Dr. Joanne Messick (2013)
- Dr. Jeff Ko (2012)
- Dr. Lynetta Freeman (2011)
- Dr. Ramesh Vemulapalli (2010)
- Dr. Gert Breur (2009)
- Dr. Riyi Shi (2008)
- Dr. Laurent Couëtil (2007)
- Dr. Chang Kim (2006)
