Alternatives Research & Development Foundation (ARDF) is currently accepting appplications for its Annual Open Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Alternatives Research & Development Foundation (ARDF) is a nonprofit organization with a long-standing commitment to supporting non-animal research methods. Through decades of funding across multiple countries and U.S. states, ARDF has helped accelerate the adoption of humane, human-relevant scientific approaches.
Eligible applicants include:
Nonprofit, nongovernmental educational institutions
Nonprofit research institutions
Applications are accepted worldwide, with a stated preference for U.S.-based institutions to accelerate national progress in non-animal research methods.
Applicants should follow these steps:
Design a project that clearly replaces or reduces animal use.
Demonstrate strong scientific merit and feasibility.
Prepare a detailed budget with justification for personnel, materials, and supplies.
Ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory requirements.
Submit the proposal according to ARDF application guidelines and deadlines.
Apply for ARDF Annual Open Grant Program