Replacement, Reduction and Refinement
Guidelines, practical information, publications, video and training materials to help you put the 3Rs into practice.
We fund world class researchers to develop predictive, reliable and humane 3Rs approaches.
Details of NC3Rs projects, including grants, early career awards and work led by our staff.
What are the 3Rs? How many animals are used in research? Find answers to these questions and more.
Latest news
We have now funded over 30 awards through the Skills and Knowledge Transfer scheme helping to facilitate the uptake of new 3Rs tools, models and technologies.
A total of £4M will be available to fund alternatives to in vivo models in bioscience research.
Supporting early career researchers with funding for disseminating their 3Rs research.
Upcoming events
Join us online on Wednesday 13 July from 3.30pm to 4.30pm (BST) for this year’s 3Rs Prize Event.
A total of £4M is available through a new collaboration between the BBSRC and NC3Rs focused on supporting alternatives to in vivo models in bioscience
This joint webinar from the NC3Rs and the MRC will explore how to address common challenges when planning, conducting and analysing animal experiments
Developing and implementing an institutional 3Rs strategy
Guidance for those overseeing animal research at institutions on recognising 3Rs opportunities and putting them into practice.
