[estiv] I: Reminder : EPAA 3Rs Prize : Deadline September 30 2014

From: "Chantra Eskes" <chantra.eskes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <estiv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2014 16:47:36 +0200
Dear all,

The European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing (EPAA) is 
proud to launch this call to apply for the 2014 3Rs Science Prize. This year, 
the EPAA will grant a Prize for already achieved research, or a project already 
at the completion with outstanding results. It is aimed at researchers involved 
in laboratory animal science and development of alternative methods, this Prize 
will be bestowed on a European young scientist whose work brought a significant 
contribution for the replacement, reduction and refinement of alternatives to 
animal testing. In line with EPAA’s Mission, the works submitted should promote 
the development and implementation of alternative approaches, including novel 
test methods and integrated testing strategies. 

 

A prize grant of 10,000€ will be provided to the institution of the successful 
candidate to be announced at the EPAA Annual conference in November 2014. The 
awardee will also get the opportunity to give a presentation of one’s work in 
front of the EPAA annual conference participants, gathering regulators, 
industry stakeholders, academia and civil society. The EPAA was created in 2005 
as a Public-Private Partnership between services of the European Commission and 
stakeholders from several sectors of the European industry. To date, it gathers 
5 Directorates-general of the EC, 35 companies from 7 sectors: animal health, 
chemicals, cosmetics, crop protection, fragrances, pharmaceuticals, soaps and 
detergents and their respective federation.

 

 

Who should apply?

 

Scientists working on alternative methods (replacement, refinement or reduction 
of animal testing) for safety testing purposes. Applicants should be based in 
Europe and have no more than 10 years of postgraduate experience. Applicants 
should be able to deliver a case study based on actual research (not a project 
on future research and no older than the last 5 years) where their personal 
commitment and implication is shown.

 

Application process

 

To submit an application, the following elements should be sent by email to  
<mailto:entr-epaa@xxxxxxxxxxxx> entr-epaa@xxxxxxxxxxxx before Tuesday 30th 
September at noon, Brussels time:

 

-CV with a list of publications

-Cover letter where the applicant should explain why one’s work is a meaningful 
contribution to 3Rs.

-A max. 2500 words case study where the applicant should introduce one’s work 
or the selected project for the application and its achievements/results. 
Pictures, illustrations and videos may also be attached to the case study if 
relevant. The case study should clearly define the regulatory endpoint 
targeted, the method implemented and the results obtained. While all criteria 
are of high importance, the jury will give an extra attention to the impact of 
the method / number of animals potentially concerned.  

- Letter of support/endorsement from their current institution

 

Enquiries should be directed to  <mailto:entr-epaa@xxxxxxxxxxxx> 
entr-epaa@xxxxxxxxxxxx 

 

Timelines

 

-25 July 2014: The call for applications for the EPAA Sciences Prize 2014 is 
open

-30 September 2014: Deadline for submissions

-19 November 2014: the winner is announced at the EPAA annual conference in 
Brussels 

 

 

Jonathan CROZIER

Communication Manager

 

European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing (EPAA)

15b ave. Herrmann Debroux

1160 Bruxelles  

 

T+32 (0)2 679 62 87

 

jonathan.crozier@xxxxxxxxxx 

http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/epaa/index_en.htm  

 

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[estiv] I: Reminder : EPAA 3Rs Prize : Deadline September 30 2014

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