Description

This scheme supports PhD studentships designed to embed the 3Rs principles—Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement—in graduate scientific training, with a strict focus on full replacement (non-animal methods, NAMs). Eligible projects must develop and apply innovative non-animal research models, such as complex 3D tissue models, organ-on-chip systems, stem cell platforms, established cell lines, or computational tools. The aim is to train a new generation of bioscience researchers skilled in animal-free methodologies, with a strong emphasis on measurable 3Rs impact and lasting legacy. Awards are made to UK research organisations, not directly to students, and can involve interdisciplinary and industry collaborations.