IFER Graduate Fellowships support projects that advance the development, validation, or implementation of human-relevant, non-animal methodologies in research, testing, or education. Funding is directed toward innovative scientific methods with the potential to replace animal models while improving scientific outcomes.
Special consideration will be given to proposals demonstrating a strong likelihood of replacing animal use in research.
Recipients of the annual Graduate Fellowships for Alternatives to the Use of Animals in Science recognize the significance of humane science. Through their work, these talented early career researchers are developing more human-relevant models to advance science and lessen reliance on animal experimentation. We are committed to support the outstanding graduate students who are working to promote the advancement of these methodologies that will spare animal suffering.
Award
Grants are $15,000 per year, renewable for up to three years based on student progress and funding availability. Fellows are eligible for a $1,000 travel award to present their research at conferences.
Eligibility
Applicants must be graduate students enrolled in a degree program with at least one year remaining until program completion at the time the fellowship begins. Students whose projects utilize human cell lines, stem cells, computational models, and other non-animal methods in place of animal models are encouraged to apply.
Deadline
April 1
Fellowship Website:
https://ifer.org/graduate-fellowships/