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3Rs PROJECT GRANT

3Rs Project Grant 2025 – Your Vision, Our Mission: Advancing 3Rs Together

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 Portal (funding.swiss3rcc.org).

The outline application includes:

  • Project summary
  • 3Rs impact statement
  • Preliminary budget total

APPLICATION RESOURCES

  • Access the online application system: funding.swiss3rcc.org
  • Download an example outline application form here from our previous funding rounds (note that there will be some differences to the current form on the grant portal; all applications must be completed on our grant portal online)
  • Project information on currently funded projects can be found here

First-time applicants must register for the Grant Tracker 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)
     

KEY DATES

 

    • Outline Application Window: January – March 5, 2025

    • Outline Results Notification: May 2025

    • Full Application Window: June – September 1, 2025

    • Final Decision: December 2025

    • Project Start: February – April 2026

 

 

FUNDING SCOPE

 

    • Research projects advancing any aspect of the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement)

    • Project duration: 2-4 years

    • Maximum total funding: CHF 440,000.-

    • Expected number of projects funded: 3-4 project

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

 

 

    • All applications must be submitted through [system name]

    • Registration required prior to submission

    • Technical support available at funding@swiss3rcc.org

 

 

Contact Information

 

For general queries about the Swiss 3RCC and its various funding schemes contact us at info@swiss3rcc.org

 

 

Notes for Applicants

 

    1. Refer to our funding regulations in case of any doubt about the application process

    1. Early registration in the submission system is strongly recommended

    1. All deadlines are strictly enforced

    1. Incomplete applications will not be considered

    1. Questions should be submitted at least 5 working days before deadlines

    1. All communication should be through the lead applicant address

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA (for Outline Stage)

 

 

 

Scientific Quality

    • Research excellence

    • Methodological rigor

 

3Rs Impact

    • Potential for implementation

    • Scale of impact

    • Addresses current challenges

 

Team Capability

  • Research track record
  • Required expertise
  • Project management capacity