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FOR A RESPONSIBLE AND INNOVATIVE RESEARCH

REPLACE


REDUCE


REFINE

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.

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


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

EVENTS

10.02.26 EARA's Workshop Non-Technical Summary (NTS) Writing workshop Online

Mastering Non-Technical Summaries (NTS) for Enhanced Transparency in Animal Research.

12.02.26 webinar Biomedical Models Hub for evidence-based decisions Online

Open webinar on the Biomedical Models Hub (BimmoH) for evidence-based decisions; Approach, Use cases and Community Q&A

12.02.26 NAMii Webinar Series VitalTissue & FSC-/BME-free Database Online

VitalTissue is the infrastructure for the use of vital human residual tissue in scientific 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.