Overview
The Swiss 3R Competence Centre announces its 2025 3Rs Project Grant scheme, supporting innovative research that advances the replacement, reduction, and refinement of animal use in scientific procedures. This competitive grant scheme follows a two-stage application process and welcomes proposals across all areas of 3Rs research.
Eligibility
- Principal Investigators must hold a position at an eligible research institution (at the indicated start of funding).
- The PI is expected to hold a PhD in the relevant scientific discipline; however this is not a strict requirement.
- Projects must demonstrate clear 3Rs impact potential
- International collaborations are welcome, with the main applicant based in Switzerland
- Expenses relevant to the success of the project can be requested
- This includes the salary of the PI
- Equipment costs are capped at CHF 20’000
- Please refer to our Funding Regulations for details on eligibility and more
Application Process
Stage 1: Outline Application
- Opening Date: January 2025
- Deadline: March 5, 2025, 23:59 CET
Applications must be submitted through our online Grant Platform.
The outline application includes:
- Project summary
- 3Rs impact statement
- Preliminary budget total
Important Application Resources:
- Access the online Grant Platform.
- Project information on currently funded projects can be found here
First-time applicants must register for the Grant Platform account before starting their application. We recommend registering well in advance of the deadline.
Stage 2: Full Application
- Opening Date: June 2025
- Deadline: September 1, 2025, 23:59 CET
- Requirements: (Only for successful outline applications)
- Detailed research proposal
- Full methodological approach
- Comprehensive budget
- Implementation strategy
- Risk assessment
- Detailed timeline
- Letters of support (if applicable)