Making scientific research more ethical and relevant to humans
Our Impact on Research
Innovative approaches with human-relevant outcomes
Our mission to transform scientific research practices away from the use of animals, and toward human-relevant solutions has led to the empowerment of scientific innovation in labs, classrooms, and testing. By focusing on the development of humane scientific methods by early career researchers, we are expanding the presence of modern, human-relevant research methods.
$2 million+
Funds provided through IFER to support early career researchers
12
IFER Graduate Fellows selected for 2024-25 (the most ever)
68
All-time recipients of the Humane Science Award at ISEF
IFER Research Fellows are advancing our mission
At NAVS, we fund future-focused science through IFER, supporting graduate students using innovative, non-animal methods. Meet Dr. Nicole Sparks—an IFER alum who has spent over a decade advancing ethical research. Her journey shows the potential of science without suffering.
Keerthana Rajesh, a high school student in India and a 2024 NAVS Humane Science Award recipient, was thrilled to be recognized for her commitment to ethical research and preventing animal exploitation in labs. She’s long admired NAVS’ work and is committed to our cause.
