Professor Cliff Irvine Memorial Scholarship

The New Zealand Equine Research Foundation is pleased to be able to award to a Research Grant Recipient the Professor Cliff Irvine Memorial Scholarship.

Professor Irvine was a founding member of the NZ Equine Research Foundation, and its Vice Chairman at the time of his retirement from the Board. Professor Irvine had a distinguished career in veterinary science, initially as a veterinarian in Southland, and later as a world-renowned scientist while working at Lincoln College, specialising in thyroid and reproductive function in horses.

He also served as a veterinary consultant to the Harness and Thoroughbred Racing codes in New Zealand for many years. Throughout his career, he remained accessible to veterinarians for advice and information.

These contributions to veterinary science were recognised by the receipt of many awards, including a Doctor of Science from Massey University, a Doctor of Veterinary Science from Sydney University, its highest award, the Bledisloe Medal from Lincoln University, and The New Zealand Order of Merit for Services to Veterinary Science in 2000.

The Scholarship Fund was established on the death of Professor Cliff Irvine in recognition and appreciation of Professor Irvine’s enthusiasm and work on the Board and his scientific achievements. The income from the fund assists in meeting the costs of research grants. A recipient of a Research Grant may be awarded the “Professor Cliff Irvine Memorial Scholarship” as part of a larger research project or as a standalone award.

For more information on this scholarship contact the NZERF at nzerf@xtra.co.nz