Upcoming Education and Training
In 2026, the Swiss 3Rs Day comes to Basel - the heart of Swiss biomedical research. This year, we focus on immunology and infectious disease, two fields where scientific progress is urgently needed and where new approaches can significantly advance the Replacement, Reduction and Refinement of animal use.
In person
11.06.2026
Swiss 3Rs Day 2026
This symposium aims to guide a broad scientific and regulatory audience through the validation journey of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs). Using concrete case-study examples from established and emerging models, the event will clarify what “validation” means in practice, highlight the scientific and regulatory criteria required for acceptance, and illustrate how NAMs progress from academic innovation […]
In person
20.10.2026
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Advancing the 3Rs beyond minimum compliance to support organisational change and strengthen responsible research The Swiss 3RCC has partnered with the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland to offer a unique Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) programme focused on how the principle of Replacement, Reduction and Refinement (3Rs) can be strategically implemented within research organisations. […]
Online
14.01.2027
CAS Advanced Research Methods: Implementing the 3Rs in Animal Testing
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3Rs Support Grants – applications OPEN
The Swiss 3RCC is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 3Rs Support Grants.
Global initiatives to replace and reduce animal use – An Overview
This report provides a structured overview of national and international initiatives aimed at replacing and reducing the use of animals in research, testing and education. Focusing on legally binding measures and regulatory-driven actions, the report maps developments...
3Rs Animated Explainers
These short animated videos explain important ideas about the 3Rs and how research is carried out responsibly.