International 3Rs Prize
Have you published a paper that describes outstanding and original work that has or could have major impacts on the replacement, reduction or refinement of the use of animals in research? If so, then you should apply for the annual NC3Rs prize which is co-funded by GSK to recognise a paper published in the last three years with demonstrable 3Rs impacts.
This prestigious award consists of a £28k prize grant and a £2k personal award. A £20k contribution is provided by GSK with all remaining funds, including the personal award made by the NC3Rs.
What is the 3Rs Prize?
This prestigious award consists of a £28k prize grant and a £2k personal award.
Where a publication is highly commended by the Panel, a £4k prize grant and £1k personal award may also be awarded.
In previous years, the prize grant has been used to:
- Update a 3Rs in silico modelling software to increase usability and extend its use within industry.
- Optimise a 3Rs method to test novel vaccine candidates to provide data for grant applications.
- Fund personal salary enabling the researcher to further establish themselves in a 3Rs field.
- Purchase new equipment to increase the experimental capabilities of a 3Rs in vitro method.
- A follow up in-depth characterisation study to further validate a 3Rs in vitro method.
What types of papers are eligible?
The primary research must have been published in a peer-reviewed journal between 1 September 2020 and 1 September 2023. Papers that are in press by 1 September 2023 will also be considered. Primary research includes any experimental or laboratory-based research. Review articles (including systematic reviews and meta-analyses) are not eligible.
Eligible papers include those where the main purpose of the research was to achieve a 3Rs impact as well those where the 3Rs impacts were a secondary benefit.
For any questions please contact: 3RsPrize@nc3rs.org.uk
Award Type: Personal Award, Research Award
Prize Money: 30,000 GBP
Granting Body: NC3Rs & GSK
Eligibility: The Prize is awarded to an individual who may be the Principal Investigator, research lead or any other author. Any researcher in academia or industry, in the UK or overseas is eligible. Where there are multiple named individuals who substantially contributed to a manuscript (e.g. joint first authors), the Prize can be awarded collectively. This should be made apparent in the application form.
Requirements: The primary research must have been published in a peer-reviewed journal between 1 September 2020 and 1 September 2023. Papers that are in press by 1 September 2023 will also be considered. Primary research includes any experimental or laboratory-based research. Review articles (including systematic reviews and meta-analyses) are not eligible.
Application/Submission Deadline: 1 May 2024
Award Ceremony: 19 Sep 2024
Contact Details
Name: Dr Natalie Duggett
Address: NC3Rs – National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research Gibbs Building 215 Euston Road London UK NW1 2BE
Email: 3rsprize@nc3rs.org.uk