grants & awards
Are you committed to driving progress in alternatives to animal testing and the life sciences? WC13 presents an exclusive opportunity for organizations to support groundbreaking innovation through our Grants and Awards program. If your organization is interested in sponsoring such a grant or award, please reach out to us at wc13@klinkhamergroup.com and be a catalyst for positive change!
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- WC13 Travel Awards
- JSAAE Best Poster Presentation Award
- ESTIV Best Oral and Poster Presentation Awards
- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Travel Awards
- AIVT Early Career Best Oral Presentation
- L'Oréal Travel Grants
WC13 TRAVEL AWARD
With generous contributions from our valued sponsors, travel awards are available to students and early-career researchers to support their participation at WC13.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Students - Must be currently undertaking studies toward an appropriate qualification (BSc, MSc, PhD) in a discipline relevant to the conference themes.
- Early Career Researchers (under 40 years) - Must have received an appropriate qualification in a relevant field (MSc/PhD/Post-Doc) within the last five years or been appointed to a new faculty position (researcher, assistant professor/lecturer level) within the last three years.
- Applicants must have already submitted an abstract or are planning to submit a late-breaking abstract to present their research at WC13.
- Applicants must write a personal statement (200 words maximum) outlining motivations for attending WC13, estimation of travel distance and costs, and identification of other funding sources available.
The number of available travel awards may increase as additional sponsors are confirmed. However, if the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of available travel awards, the following criteria may be used to identify recipients:
- Students versus early-career researchers
- Primary authors versus co-authors of accepted research
- Demonstration of need in the personal statement (e.g., travel distance, costs, other funding)
- Geographical location
The deadline was May 1, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted.
JSAAE Best Poster Presentation Award
To commemorate the establishment of the Asian Federation of the societies for Alternatives to Animal Experiments (AFSAAE) and then to disseminate of 3Rs research in Asia-Pacific region, Japanese Society for Alternatives to Animal Experiments (JSAAE) will grant $350 best poster awards to two scientists; one is from Asia-Pacific regions and the other is from Central and South America region. The applicant should present her/his research work as the first author at the WC13 congress. The two winers will be selected based on the scientific originality, excellence of the results and clarity of the poster presentation. The applicants are also requested to join the closing ceremony of WC13, as the winner will be announced at the occasion. Candidates need to express their interest in the JSAAE Best Poster Presentation Award by sending the following documents to the chair of JSAAE international affairs, Prof. Yasuyuki SAKAI (sakaiyasu@chemsys.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Abstract as the first author submitted for poster presentation to WC13
- Proof of registration for WC13.
Deadline to apply for the award: June 31, 2025
ESTIV BEST ORAL PRESENTATION AWARD for WC13
Description
ESTIV will grant a 250€ best oral presentation award and 1 year free membership in ESTIV to a scientist presenting her/his research work as first author at the World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences 2025 (WC13). The winner will be selected based on scientific excellence, innovation and clarity of the presentation. The winner will be announced at the closing ceremony of the WC13 congress.
Application
WC13 attendees need to indicate their interest in the ESTIV best oral award by sending the following documents to ESTIV (grants@estiv.org):
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Abstract as the first author submitted for oral presentation to the WC13.
- Proof of registration for the WC13 congress.
Deadline
August 1, 2025
ESTIV BEST POSTER AWARD for WC13
Description
ESTIV will grant a 250€ best poster award and 1 year free membership in ESTIV to a young scientist (≤ 35 years old) presenting her/his research work per poster as first author at the World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences 2025 (WC13). The winner will be selected on the basis of scientific excellence, innovation and clarity of the poster presentation. The winner will be announced at the closing ceremony of the WC13 congress.
Application
WC13 attendees need to indicate their interest in the ESTIV best poster award by sending the following documents to ESTIV (grants@estiv.org):
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Supporting letter from the supervisor or the head of the department.
- Abstract as the first author submitted for poster presentation to the WC13.
- Proof of registration for the WC13 congress.
Deadline
August 1, 2025
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Travel Awards
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine will provide two travel awards for undergraduate or graduate students, or early-career scientists within eight years of receiving their PhD who are presenting animal-free research at the World Congress. Interested applicants need to fill out an application form, and email their CV and a personal statement (500-word maximum) addressing their research, reason for attending the World Congress, need for the award, and dedication to animal-free research to msinger@pcrm.org by June 15, 2025.
In summary, you will need to submit the following:
- CV/Resume
- Abstract of research being presented at the WC13
- Personal Statement
- Application Form
AIVT Early Career Best Oral Presentation
Applied In Vitro Toxicology will be giving a $300 award to a best oral presentation from an early career scientist (between 5 and 10 years post-PhD), focusing on applied work that stands to make a lasting impact on NAMs implementation.
Contribute to the Future of Non-animal methodologies: 6 L'Oréal Travel Grants for WC13 2025
L'Oréal Research & Innovation is dedicated to fostering innovation in non-animal testing methods. To support researchers attending the WC13 2025 Congress in Brazil, we are offering 6 travel grants for early-stage researchers: one for Asia ($1500), one for Europe ($1500), and four for Latin America ($800 each).
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for the L’Oréal Travel Grants, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be less than 35 years of age
- Confirmed attendance at the WC13 2025 Congress
- Acceptance of their poster or oral communication (as first author) by the WC13 2025 Congress Committee
- Research domain within the following categories: OMICS, in vitro methods, environmental in vitro or in silico methods.
Application Deadline: June 30th 2025.
Application Process: Send the following documents to wc13@klinkhamergroup.com and bambou.tan@loreal.com
- A 1-page Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A motivation letter expressing interest in the travel grant.
- The abstract of your accepted research presentation.
Please note: The travel awards will be disbursed to selected participants after the congress. Attendance at the WC13 2025 Congress is a condition for receiving the award.
We encourage all eligible to apply and contribute to the advancement of non-animal testing methods.
Humane World for Animals solicits nominations for the 2025 Humane Science Innovator Award
Humane World for Animals welcomes nominations for its Humane Science Innovator Award, formerly known as the Russell and Burch Award. The Humane Science Innovator Award is bestowed upon scientists who have made outstanding contributions to the replacement of animals in research and testing.
Application
Candidates will be judged on the scientific merit of their contributions, their professional commitment to the replacement of animals in research and testing and their related track record in the field. Researchers from academia, government or industry, non-animal method developers or other pioneers in non-animal approaches are encouraged to submit self nominations or nominate relevant colleagues.
Nominations should be submitted by June 6, 2025. Submissions should include a curriculum vitae and three published articles (preferably in PDF format) that represent the candidate’s work in non-animal science. All applicants should also respond to the following questions and submit answers in PDF format. Please limit replies to 200 words or less per question.
- How has your/their scientific work directly led to the replacement of animals in research/testing?
- What additional actions, if any, have you/they taken to replace animals in research and testing (such as policy efforts, bringing together scientists to advance non animal methods, etc.)?
- How has your/their work been recognized by peers or within the scientific community?
- What future directions do you see for your/their research in non animal methods?
Selection
Recipients of the Humane Science Innovator Award are selected by a judging panel that includes past award honorees and members of the Humane World for Animals team. Humane World for Animals will bestow the Humane Science Innovator Award at the 13th World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences, to be held Aug. 31- Sept. 4, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro. The winner will receive $10,000 and a commemorative award.
To apply, please submit all materials via email.
Natura Campus Award for Innovation in Animal-Free Methods
Description
Natura has been a pioneer in the development of alternative methods for the safety and efficacy assessment of cosmetic ingredients and products. On this journey, in addition to the master's and doctoral-level scientists dedicated to developing new methodologies at our Innovation Center, we have cultivated fruitful partnerships with national and international research centers, institutes, and universities to advance alternative methodologies for both Natura and Brazil.
In celebration of our 19-year commitment to not testing on animals and the 7th anniversary of our Cruelty-Free International certification, we are honored to present a scientific award at WC13. This award recognizes the innovative potential of research conducted in Brazil focused on the development of new animal-free methods.
The Award
A fully sponsored trip (airfare and accommodation) to the Natura Innovation Center in Cajamar, São Paulo, Brazil, scheduled for the first quarter of 2026. This award will be granted to the main author of the awarded work or a designated representative. In addition to a tour of the facilities, the winner will have the unique opportunity to meet Natura's technical team dedicated to alternative methods. The visit will include a dedicated session for the winner to present and discuss their awarded research, as well as to explore potential future research collaborations.
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
To be considered, submitted abstracts must be from researchers in Brazil and meet at least one of the following selection criteria:
- Innovation in New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), such as in vitro or in silico models, for human or environmental safety assessment.
- Development of novel biological models for efficacy and/or safety evaluation.
- Demonstrated potential for application in the assessment of natural ingredients.
Application Process
No formal application is required. All scientific works (both oral and poster presentations) presented by researchers from Brazil at WC13 will be automatically considered for the award. The Natura Judging Committee will actively attend the sessions and evaluate all eligible presentations directly during the congress. The winner(s) will be selected based on the scientific merit and alignment with the eligibility criteria listed above.
Please note: Separately from the award, if you have a potential proposal for a partnership with Natura, we invite you to submit it through our official program at: www.naturacampus.com.br. This is entirely optional and will not influence the award selection process.