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NC3Rs / LASA Small Awards Scheme

The NC3Rs, in partnership with the Laboratory Animal Science Association, runs a Small Awards Scheme specifically to support research and training in the 3Rs and research animal welfare. Funds are available for requests up to £3k.

Deadline

There is one annual call for applications and the deadline for 2009 has now passed. The next deadline will be in late 2010.

What is eligible for funding?

Applications submitted to the Small Awards Scheme must fit within the 3Rs and fulfill the eligibility criteria listed below. Any submitted applications which do not fit these criteria will not be assessed by the Panel.

Awards are available to support the acquisition of new 3Rs or animal welfare information and/or skills. Eligible requests for funds include:

  • Consumables for research
  • Equipment for research
  • Materials to develop training resources
  • Travel, subsistence and attendance fees for training courses
  • Travel and subsistence for exchange visits, for example to learn new techniques
  • Support for vacation project students who will carry out research.

Non-eligible requests include:

  • Conference and meeting registration and/or travel costs
  • Costs associated with publishing
  • Infrastructure that should be provided by your establishment
  • Staff salaries and staff time
  • Costs associated with Home Office Licences.

Click here to see Small Awards already funded by the NC3Rs.

For eligibility/remit enquiries prior to submission, please email: smallawards@nc3rs.org.uk


 Lab worker inspects 96-well plate for E. coli research (Agricultural Research Service)
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