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UKRI policy on research and innovation involving animals

This policy sets out requirements for all those taking part in UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding activities involving animals.

From:: UKRI
Published:: 11 July 2024
Last updated:: 1 September 2026 - see all updates

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UKRI policy on research and innovation involving animals

Details

The policy builds on the position statement on research and innovation involving animals, which can be found alongside additional guidance on the good research resource hub: involving animals in research.

The policy covers research and innovation supported by UKRI, including involvement of animals not covered by the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act, 1986, aligning expectations across UKRI for:

applicants
assessors
animal involvement overseas
transparency and communication
research integrity

All seven councils plus Research England and Innovate UK, and all cross-council funding opportunities have adopted the policy.

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Updates

1 September 2026
Updated to accessible HTML version replacing PDF