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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.

The call for projects "Refinement" is open !

Opal Short Note Challenge!
The Opal will be awarded to the next 10 short notes that are accepted by the FC3R.


The COST Action IMPROVE launches the survey NAM expert pool Database

Consult The report on Replacement in France

Next webinar le 11.12.25 :
Évaluation de la gravité des procédures : enjeux et méthodologie

EVENTS

01.12.25 CONFÉRENCE Assises Nationales des Données de la Recherche Gif sur yvette (France)

A l’occasion des assises, les prix science ouverte des données de la recherche, les prix science ouverte du logiciel libre de recherche et les prix science ouverte de la thèse seront remis aux lauréats le 1er décembre.

02.12.25 Preclinical Rethinking Webinar RELSA - An evidence-based procedure to assess the well-being and severity in animal experiments Online

This seminar series brings together international experts to share insights on robust and efficient practices for responsible preclinical research, with the aim of bridging the translational gap and strengthening the research community.

02.12.25 Meeting SGV Meeting 2025 Zurich (Suisse)

Swiss Laboratory Animal Science Association (SGV)is dedicated to the promotion of laboratory animal science, as well as the furthering of animal protection and ethical considerations in animal experiments.

NEWS

Louis Schweitzer: his work on animal ethics

17.11.25

A humanist and unifier, Louis Schweitzer was renowned for his commitment to the animal cause and his involvement in the FC3R to promote the 3Rs.

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.

Animal welfare at the heart of applied research

15.09.25

Solenn Percelay, Animal Welfare scientist, works to ensure that mouse welfare is integrated into everyday scientific and ethical considerations.