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FOR A RESPONSIBLE AND INNOVATIVE RESEARCH

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FC3R is the French reference center for all 3Rs-related matters. It aims to support responsible use of animals for scientific research and to promote alternative and innovative methods.


New call for Horizon Europe projects: "Integrating New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)..."

Clémence Deligne received the 3R Research Award, and Candice Hackney the 3R Care Culture Award

Opal Short Note Challenge!
The Opal will be awarded to the next 10 short notes

Next webinar on March 12, 2026: Organoïdes cardiaques innovants : de la souris à l’humain

Consult The report on Replacement in France

EVENTS

17.02.26 Workshop Alternative Methods for Acute Fish Toxicity Helsinki (Finlande)

The workshop relates to the ECHA-led project under the Key Areas of Regulatory Challenge initiative, titled “Filling in the gaps to support the application of alternative methods (OECD test guidelines 236 and 249) to replace vertebrate acute fish toxicity testing”.

19.02.26 webinar Reduction in Action: Optimizing Mouse Breeding to Save Animals, Time and Budget Online

This webinar shows how to design breeding programs that meet study needs without surplus animals, last-minute stress, or unnecessary costs.

19.02.26 EARA's Workshop Animal Research for Science Communicators Online

Crafting Effective Communication for Animal Research.

NEWS

Ethi.3R: Harmonising the Expertise of members of Comités d'éthique

12.01.26

Ethi3R, national training project for members of animal experimentation ethics committees, has been a marked success since its first sessions.

FC3R's 2025 'Culture of Care' Award

12.01.26

Candice Hackney was awarded the 2025 'Culture of Care' Prize by the FC3R for her project, 'Impacts of rodent handling techniques on their welfare and reproductive parameters'.

Replacement Checklist: guiding funders and reviewers

17.11.25

The Replacement Checklist is a tool designed for researchers and reviewers to structure and assess the replacement process.