How much funding does NAVS Humane Science Award provide?

NAVS Humane Science Award provides $3,000 per winner in funding.

When is the deadline for NAVS Humane Science Award?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

How often is NAVS Humane Science Award offered?

NAVS Humane Science Award runs on an annual cycle.

NAVS Humane Science Award

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Funding Amount

$3,000 per winner

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

NAVS Humane Science Award

Overview: A prestigious award recognizing high school students conducting groundbreaking, animal-free research at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world's largest pre-college science competition.

Status: Active since 2002

Geographic Scope: International (ISEF participants)

Focus Areas:

Animal-free research methodologies

Scientific excellence and rigorous methodology

Ethical alternatives to animal testing

Innovation in humane science approaches

What the Award Honors

Demonstrate innovation and rigorous scientific methodology
Avoid the use of animals in testing or experimentation
Advance alternatives that are ethical, effective, and forward-thinking

Award Details

Up to five winners selected annually
Prize: $3,000 per winner
Selection Process: Winners selected from more than 1,300 ISEF projects by NAVS science and policy experts; finalists interviewed on-site at ISEF

About NAVS's Role

NAVS is the only animal advocacy organization invited to present an award at ISEF
Beyond the award, NAVS monitors animal use across all ISEF projects to identify trends and opportunities for reform
Advocates for rule changes protecting animals in student research
Engages with students through ISEF Education Outreach Day to introduce humane science tools and dissection alternatives

Organization Information

Funder: National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS)
Type: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit
EIN: 36-2229588
Mission: Ending the use of animals in research with focus on advancing humane science

What National Anti-Vivisection Society actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2025

Grants in 2025: 11
Total given: $364K
Median grant: $15K
Range: $6,283–$150K

By dollars: Illinois 67%, Florida 7%, Wisconsin 6%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; Madison, WI; Hartville, WY.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
18% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

International Foundation for Ethical Research · Chicago, IL

To support the development, validation and implementation of alternatives that replace…

$150K
International Institute for Animal Law · Chicago, IL

To support the institute's programs for the development of legal scholarship and advocacy

$95K
Primates Incorporated · Madison, WI

To assist in constructing 3 outdoor enclosures for 5 rhesus monkeys retired from…

$21K
Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary · Hartville, WY

To assist in renovating and enhancing their dog yurts to minimize stress and maximize…

$20K
Chimp Haven · Keithville, LA

To assist with purchasing and installing an ice machine to keep their residents…

$16K