Scientific researchers and organisations will soon be able to apply for $7 million to support projects that aim to replace the use of animals in experimentation and to rehome animals who have been used in medical research.
Competitive grants will be available through two new programs:
· Replacing Animals in Medical Research Grants - $4.5 million to support science-based research that replaces or significantly reduces the use of animals in experimentation; and
· Rehoming Animals who have been used in Medical Research Grants Program - $2.5 million for charitable or rescue organisations who are rehoming animals who have been used in medical experimentation.
Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology Alister Henskens said the grants build on the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government's record funding for scientific research, innovation and technological development.
"NSW is already leading the nation in this space, but we want to continue to grow our economy and be a world leader when it comes to research and development," Mr Henskens said.
"We want to back our cutting-edge researchers to develop their ideas and translate their work into real-world solutions that help grow our economy in line with the Liberal and Nationals long-term economic plan.
"This work builds on our record investment which is already delivering the world's first RNA Research and Pilot Manufacturing Facility at Macquarie Park and driving an unprecedented level of R&D in universities and research institutions across NSW."
