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Who are they?

Founded in 1970, the British Columbia Foundation for Non-Animal Research (BCFNAR) shepherds and honours the legacy of Evelyn Martin, R.N. in an effort to replace the use of animals in medical research, testing and education.

The Foundation provides grants to emerging or established scientists for biomedical experiments or teaching methods that do not involve animal use. This can also include capital equipment and software which facilitates the replacement of animal use in teaching or training. 

The Foundation is also committed to supporting a diverse range of creative methods that challenge the use of animals in research, testing, and education and encourages the adoption of alternatives to harmful animal use across Canada.

How to Apply for a Grant

The BC Foundation for Non-Animal Research accepts applications for funding between January 1st and April 30th of each year. Successful applicants will be notified in April.

We encourage a diversity of applicants to further the development and discourse of non-animal research. Priority will be given to applications that have a clear goal, which are timely, and which have a profound affect on thought and practice.

The Foundation provides grants to emerging or established scientists for biomedical experiments, development of testing methods and teaching curriculum that do not involve animal use.  This may also include capital equipment and software which facilitates the replacement of animal use in teaching or training. 

The Foundation is also committed to supporting a diverse range of creative methods that challenge the use of animals in research and promotes alternatives in research, testing and education.

Click the link below (in blue) to apply:

You may apply for funding by filling out the Google Forms document here.