Animal Protection Research Prize

As a promotional measure in line with the 3Rs principle, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity (BMLEH) awards the Animal Protection Research Prize. From 2009 to 2023, the prize was awarded in particular to young scientists for their 3Rs research work. Following an evaluation and redesign of the Animal Protection Research Prize in 2024, it was not only increased financially, but also expanded to include two award categories. Nominations of national and international scientists for the Animal Protection Research Prize in the category of outstanding research achievements based on the 3Rs principle are expressly encouraged. Researchers based in Germany in the field of 3R research are encouraged to measure their work in a global context. The Young Scientist Award recognizes the 3R work of young scientists in Germany.

The 2025 External Link:Animal Protection Research Prize of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity (BMLEH) was awarded on April 22, 2025.

The prize is organized by the German Center for the Protection of Laboratory Animals (Bf3R) at the External Link:German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) under the leadership of the BMELshort forGerman Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture.

The laureates will be honored in the following categories:

Animal Protection Research Prize for outstanding research achievements in replacing and reducing animal testing

External Link:Prof. Dr. Hans Clevers

Animal Protection Prize for Social and Civic Engagement in the Field of Laboratory Animals

The Norwegian 3Rs Platform External Link:Norecopa, represented by Prof. Dr. Adrian Smith.

If you would like to learn more about the award ceremony and the laureates, please visit External Link:https://www.bmel.de/DE/themen/tiere/versuchtstiere/tierschutzforschungspreis-preisverleihung.html