Alternatives Research & Development Foundation

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY! To apply, start here: https://ardf-online.org/ardf-grants.html Deadline for LOIs is Feb. 20, 2026.

Alternative, non-animal methods, or , are on everyone's radar, and ARDF is here to help advance their development.
Annual Open grants provide up to $50K for a one-year research project to develop alternative methods that advance science and replace or reduce the use of animals in research. We invite proposals from any nongovernmental, nonprofit educational or research institution from around the world. Full applications accepted on an invitation-only basis, as determined by decisions on the LOI.

We are so happy to be making this NEW funding opportunity available--accepting proposals now!! Learn more at: https://ardf-online.org/air-challenge.html
Let's work together to bring smart + humane science to the tragic problem of juvenile cancer.

News! ARDF's Annual Open Grant program has gotten a re-design, incorporating a Letter of Intent (LOI) phase. Submissions due February 28. Key dates, Guidelines, LOI Template, and link to application portal can be found at: https://ardf-online.org/ardf-grants.html

Congratulations to an amazing scientist and leader who has spent her career at the U.S. EPA protecting human health and the environment. Her achievements advancing alternative, non-animal methods are many. Full news release is here: https://ardf-online.org/cave-award.html