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Alternative Methods to Animal Testing — Principal Investigator Projects
Currently no submissions open; decisions announced annually in December
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The FWF Alternative Methods to Animal Testing, Principal Investigator Projects call funds research on replacement, reduction, and refinement of animal testing through the FWF PI grants scheme, up to €600,000 over four years. The call is open to researchers at Austrian institutions working on methodological advances in non-animal models, in vitro systems, computational methods, or other translational approaches. Decisions are announced annually in December.
Details
| Funder | FWF |
| Budget | €600,000 available from BMFWF (FWF covers any excess) |
| Duration | Up to 48 months |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage — online submission via elane portal, international peer review, decision by FWF Scientific Board |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | AT |
Eligibility & scope
Subject-specific call under FWF Principal Investigator Projects for research on alternative methods to animal testing. Projects must have concisely defined objectives and methodology. Personnel and non-personnel costs applicable; not subject to the restriction on number of projects in progress. Proposals submitted in English via elane; Austrian host institution required.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers based at Austrian academic or research institutions
- •Investigators with concisely defined project objectives in alternative testing methodologies
- •Scientists working on replacement, reduction, or refinement of animal models
- •Projects with clear methodological focus and feasible scope within 48 months
Key Dates
- •Annual call cycle; decisions announced in December
- •Single-stage online submission via elan@portal
- •Project duration up to 48 months
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Frame your project as methodologically driven, not merely a novel application of existing techniques, FWF emphasis is on advancing the field of alternatives.
- ✓The €600,000 baseline is underwritten by BMFWF; any shortfall is covered by FWF, so budget conservatively within the stated ceiling.
- ✓Submit in either German or English; German proposals are not advantaged, but check terminology precision, alternative-testing vocabulary can differ between languages.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the FWF Alternative Methods to Animal Testing call offer?
Up to €600,000 per project over a maximum of 48 months, with funding guaranteed by either BMFWF or FWF.
Who can apply to the FWF Alternative Methods to Animal Testing call?
Researchers at Austrian institutions; the call is open to FWF PI scheme rules and is not subject to limits on concurrent projects.
When are decisions announced for the FWF Alternative Methods to Animal Testing call?
Decisions are announced annually in December; submissions are currently closed pending the next call opening.
What language can I submit an FWF Alternative Methods proposal in?
Proposals may be submitted in German or English per standard FWF guidelines.
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