Graduate Student Fellowships for Alternatives to the Use of Animals in Science
The 2024-25 Grant Cycle is now closed. Applications for the 2025-26 Grant Cycle will be accepted beginning in January 2025.
Our fellowships provide up to $15,000 annually in support for tuition or salary and supplies per year. The fellowships are renewable for up to three years. Continued funding is dependent on student progress and availability of funds.
Fellowships are awarded to those candidates enrolled in master’s and Ph.D. programs in the sciences whose proposals show the greatest potential to replace or reduce the use of animals in research, testing, and/or education.
IFER funds may not be used for institutional indirect costs (overhead).
Fellowship Application
Are you interested in applying for funding? Here is what you need to know:
- Pre-proposal application must be submitted using our online portal
- Application is reviewed by the IFER Scientific Advisory Board
- If pre-proposal is accepted, you’ll receive an invitation to submit a full proposal
The online portal will walk you through the submission steps for the pre-proposal application. You’ll need this information to get started:
- Researcher and faculty contact information
- Abstract and description of proposed project
- Bibliography of relevant source materials
Current Recipients
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023-24 IFER Graduate Fellowships for Alternatives to the Use of Animals in Science.
View Current Recipients
Past Recipients
Check out our showcase of past recipients of the IFER Graduate Fellowships for Alternatives to the Use of Animals in Science.
View Past Recipients