2013 Alternatives Research Grant ProgramThe Alternatives Research & Development Foundation, a U.S. leader in the funding and promotion of alternatives to the use of laboratory animals in research, testing, and education, is currently soliciting research proposals for its 2013 Alternatives Research Grant Program. For nearly 20 years, this innovative program has created opportunities for scientists who have interest and expertise in alternatives research. * Up to $40,000 in funding available to support individual projects * Preference given to U.S. universities and research institutions * Preference given to projects that use pathway-based approaches as exemplified by the 2007 National Academy of Sciences report, Toxicity Testing in the Twenty-first Century: A Vision and A Strategy<http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=11970&page=1> * Deadline: Applications must be electronically submitted or postmarked by Tuesday, April 30, 2013 * Recipients notified: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 Criteria: * Potential to significantly replace or reduce laboratory animals * Scientific merit and feasibility To apply, please download the Guidelines for submission and Application cover page: 2013 Grant Guidelines<http://www.ardf-online.org/grantGuidelines2013.pdf> and 2013 Grant Application<http://www.ardf-online.org/grantApplication2013.pdf> New this year: online submission process. Applicants must notify ARDF via email of intent to submit a proposal by April, 23, 2013. Please see instructions in Grant Guidelines.