BBSRC/NC3Rs joint call: development of next generation non-animal technologies

BBSRC and NC3Rs are launching a £4 million call for applications focused on next-generation non-animal technologies in bioscience research. This call aims to enhance the capacity and confidence in alternatives to in vivo models, as well as support researchers to form collaborations with SMEs and industrial partners.

The NC3Rs has a long track record of supporting the development of non-animal technologies for a range of scientific purposes through research funding and its innovation programme CRACK IT Challenges

The overall aim of this call from the BBSRC and NC3Rs is to support proposals that:

  1. Develop the next generation of non-animal technologies that mimic the physiological environment enabling a whole system/ multi-system approach for discovery and translational science.
  2. Enhance the capacity and confidence in non-animal technologies.
  3. Establish partnerships between academia, the SME sector, and industry.

This is a pre-announcement; the application form will be available on Je-S on Thursday 23 June and guidance will be available in early June.

 

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