External 3R research funding
On the following pages, researchers will find information on selected German and international funding programs in the 3R field. In addition, Charité 3R is happy to advise and support Charité scientists in the application process.
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07.02.2022
Alternative methods to animal experiments of BMBF
The aim of the BMBF funding guideline is to replace further animal experiments with alternative methods in the sense of the 3R concept and to increase the attractiveness of the field of animal experiment replacement methods for researchers, as well as to strengthen the validation, utilization and dissemination of animal experiment alternative methods that have already been developed. The application takes place in German language.
Date of deadline: 15.03.2023
02.06.2022
EXPECTED: ARDF ANNUAL OPEN GRANT PROGRAM
ARDF's Annual Open grant program was established to fund research projects that develop alternative methods to advance science and replace or reduce animal use. Proposals are welcome from any nonprofit educational or research institution worldwide. Proposals are considered in fields of research, testing, or education. The maximum grant is $40,000, with an average 21% funding rate from 2015 to 2021.
Date of deadline: 17.04.2023
09.02.2022
Research funding by the GV SOLAS
Members of GV-SOLAS can apply for research funding with a maximum funding amount of max. €25,000 each year. The GV-SOLAS offer to support research projects would like to make a contribution so that ideas for deepening the knowledge of experimental animals can be implemented in a concrete project.
Date of deadline: 31.10.2023
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23.02.2022
EXPECTED: Foundation set
The set foundation supports a wide range of scientific projects that make a targeted and verifiable contribution to reducing, avoiding or improving animal experiments. The foundation promotes research into the development of alternative methods, but also provides financial support for publications, congresses and events.
04.04.2022
EXPECTED: Bf3R research funding in the area of 3R
The funding is aimed in particular at young scientists who would like to implement their ideas as part of a proof-of-concept study in order to collect experimental data for a successful application to larger funding programs (e.g. DFG, BMBF).
13.03.2022
EXPECTED: Berlin research award "Alternative methods to animal experiments" of the LAGeSo 2023
Research projects from Berlin or Brandenburg that contribute to avoiding or reducing the use of laboratory animals or to reducing the stress on the animals in animal experiments are funded with up to €30,000. The award by the Landesamtes für Gesundheit und Soziales for 2023 has not yet been published. The information on this page is constantly updated.
13.03.2022
EXPECTED: Animal Welfare Research Prize of the BMEL
Methods or procedures are sought that can replace animal experiments or reduce their number. The award is endowed with up to €25,000. Young scientists in particular are encouraged to apply.
13.03.2022
EXPECTED: Felix Wankel Animal Welfare Research Award 2023
The prize is awarded for outstanding, experimental and innovative scientific work, the aim or result of which is to replace or limit animal experiments or to promote animal welfare in general. The award is endowed with a maximum of €30,000. The call for applications for 2023 has not yet been published. The information on this page is constantly updated.
13.03.2022
EXPECTED: German Animal Welfare Award | Deutscher Tierschutzpreis 2023
The nationwide prize honors animal lovers for their sustainable commitment to animals. It is endowed with a total of €7,000 and is awarded by the German Animal Welfare Association together with the brands Pedigree and Whiskas as well as the magazines FUNK UHR and SUPER TV.
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22.08.2022
EXPECTED: 3Rs Science Prize 2023
The EPAA aims to promote the development, validation and acceptance of 3Rs alternative approaches (replacement, reduction and refinement of testing on animals). Scientists working on relevant methods for regulatory testing (e.g. safety, efficacy, batch testing) providing an outstanding contribution to the use of the 3Rs may apply for the prize.
03.08.2022
EXPECTED: Funding for preclinical confirmatory studies and systematic reviews
The aim of this funding measure is to support the methods and phases of preclinical research in Germany that contribute to increasing the meaningfulness, robustness and reliability of scientific preclinical research results and thus improve their translation towards application.
Date of deadline: 19.10.2022
03.08.2022
EXPECTED: Ursula M. Handel Animal Welfare Prize
The DFG awards the prize to researchers who strive to improve animal welfare in research. This includes in particular the development of procedures that contribute to the reduction, refinement and replacement of animal experiments. The prize, worth a total of 80,000 euros, is awarded every two years.
29.07.2022
EXPECTED: Animal Research Tomorrow | 3R Awards
ART 3R Awards aim to support innovative ideas by young scientists for the development and testing of Replacement, Reduction and/or Refinement approaches in animal research. The grant proposals are evaluated by an independent jury and grants of up to 5.000 €.
29.07.2022
EXPECTED: Animal Research Tomorrow | SciComm Awards
ART Science Communication (SciComm) Awards aim to support young science communicators in promoting innovative communication strategies and/or creating resources and tools for promoting greater transparency on animal research. The proposals sums of up to 3.000 €.
Date of deadline: 15.10.2022
29.07.2022
EXPECTED: The 2022 CRACK IT Challenges Competition
UK- and EU- based applicants are invited to tender for the CRACK IT Challenges. The aim of the
competition is to develop technologies with potential 3Rs benefits into new products and methodologies for
the biosciences research community.
13.03.2022
EXPECTED: EC3R national and international outgoing lab visit program
Travel reimbursements of up to € 3.000 will be provided to enable Berlin graduates to visit national and international 3R laboratories of excellence.
23.02.2022
EXPECTED: International 3Rs Prize of the NC3Rs
The NC3Rs awards an annual prize of approximately €30,000 to a scientific publication that presents outstanding and original approaches to replacing, reducing or refining the use of animals in research.