Grants & funding

2021 Project grant scheme now open
Apply for funding to develop a 3Rs approach that could improve on current gold standards.
https://www.nc3rs.org.uk/funding/project-grants
Strengthening your 3Rs case
Watch our video for guidance on clearly conveying the potential 3Rs impact of your grant application, including relevant metrics.
https://vimeo.com/403684106/d5eba70a3e
Public engagement awards
Awards of up to £1,500 to support NC3Rs-funded researchers to engage the public with 3Rs research.
https://www.nc3rs.org.uk/public-engagement-awards
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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 write effectively about the 3Rs in your grant application
Guidance for clearly conveying the potential 3Rs impact of proposed research.
The NC3Rs gateway
Detailed methodologies from NC3Rs-funded grants, hosted by F1000.
Grant holder information
Guidance for Grant holders.
researchfish® report
A summary of outputs and impacts as reported by our Grant holders in the 2020 researchfish® submission period (opens a PDF document.)
Funding scheme success rates
Post-award information including Panel outcome reports and award success rates.
Diversity in funding data
Analysis of NC3Rs applicants and awardees by protected characteristics.