The aims of the Rudy DeMeester (RDM) grant include improving and widening knowledge and understanding of practical clinical ethology for the benefit of companion animals, including horses. The grant is open to current ESVCE members, and applications are welcome from clinicians and researchers of all levels of experience, including students. Applications must be received by February 28 each year. The grant consists of EUR 2000, plus congress fees and associated expenses up to EUR 1000 if the research is accepted for publication at the annual European Veterinary Congress of Behavioural Medicine and Animal Welfare. For further details please see the attached application form.