Funding

We are the main funder of 3Rs research in the UK with over £50 million committed since 2004. We have a range of schemes to support projects, infrastructure, and training and career development.

The science we fund delivers 3Rs benefits in addition to providing knowledge which helps to improve understanding of human diseases, develop efficacious and safe medicines, and protect the environment.

We also fund the commercialisation of 3Rs technologies through our CRACK IT programme.

Open calls

PhD Studentships

Submission date:
12/07/2017
The application form for invited submissions is now available on Je-S.

Join the NC3Rs Board

Submission date:
24/07/2017
We are now recruiting for up to three new members to join our Board.
Our funding schemes
Details of all of our 3Rs funding schemes from project grants to PhD studentships.
Applicant handbook
Information and guidance on the application process for each of our schemes (opens a PDF document).
Apply for a grant
All invited full applications must be submitted via the RCUK joint electronic submission system (Je-S).
How to make a successful grant application
A presentation containing top tips for applicants from our funding team.
Panel perspective
Grant's Panel Chair, Professor Ian Kimber, discusses what he expects to see in a competitive application.
Information for existing grant holders
Responsibilities of award holders
Funding scheme success rates
Post-award information including Panel outcome reports and award success rates.
Our research reviews
Read more about some of the science we have funded in our two research reviews.