Education & Training

This section is especially aimed at young scientists who are enthusiastic about 3Rs research, want to further develop their skills and knowledge in the field of alternatives to animal testing and are interested in scientific exchange with national and international experts.

• The EC3R proudly presents its young researcher support program, the EC3R Juniors. A program for young researchers at EC3R that provides intensive knowledge exchange and broad networking with exclusive support opportunities such as mentoring, the Berlin Lab Visits, the Annual Juniors Day and workshops.
• The Outgoing Lab Visits are open to all young scientists at EC3R participating institutions who wish to further develop innovative technologies and applications of 3R research in national or international laboratories. Unfortunately, there will be no call for proposals in 2026.
• Internationally renowned scientists, the Visiting Experts, can be invited by the EC3R to Berlin for short stays in order to foster scientific exchange and international cooperation in the field of 3R.
• Here we present training opportunities in Berlin to promote awareness and competence in all 6Rs - Replace, Reduce, Refine + Robustness, Registration, Reporting - aimed primarily at PhD students and postdocs.
• Under the category Career and Funding, we have compiled a selection of training, career development, and funding opportunities for doctoral students and postdocs.