13.08.2024

Swiss 3RCC Awards Grants for Refinement Grant 2023 and Knowledge Transfer Grant 2024

The Swiss 3RCC is pleased to announce the successful completion of our Refinement Grant 2023 and Knowledge Transfer Grant 2024 funding schemes, which aim to further our mission of advancing the 3Rs principle in animal experimentation—Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement.

Refinement Grant 2023

The Refinement Grant focuses on enhancing animal welfare by refining techniques used in research to minimize pain, distress, and suffering. This year's funding supported the following innovative projects:

These projects demonstrate our commitment to supporting initiatives that improve the ethical standards of animal research across Switzerland.

Knowledge Transfer Grant 2024

The Knowledge Transfer Grant is designed to bridge the gap between the development and implementation of 3Rs approaches by facilitating hands-on training and knowledge sharing. This grant targets the crucial step where new methodologies need to be successfully integrated into other labs, reducing the risk of failure during adoption.

The following projects have been awarded under this scheme:

These funded projects are critical to ensuring that advancements in 3Rs research are effectively shared and implemented across different institutions, furthering our mission to promote humane and scientifically robust research practices.

Looking Ahead

As we celebrate the achievements of this year's funding schemes, we remain committed to supporting future initiatives. The next call for Knowledge Transfer Grant applications is expected to open in March 2025, and the Refinement Grant will follow later in the year. We encourage interested researchers and institutions to stay informed by visiting our website for updates.

For detailed information on the funded projects and how they contribute to advancing the 3Rs, please visit our project pages here.