20k Prize for best paper with 3Rs impact

The National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) is seeking nominations for its 2011 3Rs prize with a total value of £20k. This annual award is given for a piece of primary research published in any peer reviewed journal in the last three years (between September 2008 and September 2011) that significantly advances, or has the potential to advance, one or more of the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction or Refinement). It is open to UK-based researchers in academia or industry.

The prize is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline and consists of a £18k grant and a £2k personal award. Further details of the prize and the nomination process can be found at the link below. The deadline for applications is 25 November 2011 and the prize is awarded in January at a high-profile ceremony in London.

NC3Rs prize