If this proposal has been submitted to a specific scheme then the research council will provide additional information in the Instructions to Reviewer section.
NC3Rs - Specific Requirements:
Impact
For information on the 3Rs please refer to the NC3Rs website at www.nc3rs.org.uk or peer reviewer guidance notes for research grants (including project grants).
Please consider the potential 3Rs impact of the project at the local, national and international level – both in the specific field and for the wider scientific community. Points for guidance include:
Are the questions that are being addressed important 3Rs considerations?
Will the research directly replace, refine or reduce the use of animals in research/testing?
Is there a need for research in this area?
What is the current and future importance of the techniques to medical, veterinary or biological research?
What is the likelihood of success i.e. replacing, refining or reducing the use of animals in research?
Does the proposal realistically set out the ultimate potential benefits with respect to the 3Rs?
Will any additional steps be required before any advance in the 3Rs can be implemented?
How timely is the work?
Is there similar or complementary research underway elsewhere?
How widespread will the advance in the 3Rs be? Is it relevant to a specific area of work, or will it be implemented across a range of research areas?