Refinement Grants

Refinement Grants

Refinement Grants were part of our 2021-2024 Funding Scheme – now complete Background The term Refinement in the context of the 3Rs principle refers to methods, which alleviate or minimise potential pain, suffering and distress, and which...
3Rs DOCTORATE PROGRAMME

3Rs DOCTORATE PROGRAMME

Tomorrow’s 3Rs Leaders Start Here OVERVIEW The Swiss 3R Competence Centre announces its 2025 3Rs Doctorate Grant scheme, supporting innovative PhD research that advances the replacement, reduction, and refinement of animal use in scientific procedures. This...
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER GRANT

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER GRANT

One of the challenges facing the implementation of 3Rs approaches is often the initial learning curve that other labs face in changing their standard procedures. There is an understandable concern that a potentially high initial investment may not be...
Annual Report 2024

Annual Report 2024

As 2024 marks the close of the 3RCC’s second federal funding period, we reflect on a phase of notable progress across our core mandates. In research, we funded 39 scientists who are actively advancing or applying 3Rs methods in Swiss laboratories. Through 21...