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FOI2026/00743: Research Involving the use of Live Animals

Some or all of the information requested was not provided because we determined that the cost to do so would exceed the appropriate limit.

Case reference FOI2026/00743

Received 15 August 2026

Published 26 October 2026

Request

Request Received: 15 August 2026

MRC, EPSRC, Innovate UK, BBSRC and NERC.

For each of the above 5 councils for calendar years 2024 and separately for 2025 please may I have:

(1) The total amount granted for research involving, the use of live animals, licenced under ASPA 1986.

(2) The amounts granted to develop human relevant research which would reduce/replace the use of animals.

(3) The amounts granted and the number of grants specifically where, in full or part, the less commonly used species of dogs are used or are intended to be used.

(4) The amounts granted and the number of grants specifically where, in full or part, the less commonly used species of Non- Human Primates are used or are intended to be used.

If any on your other councils grant money for research under ASPA 1986 please can I also have figures as above for these years. I understand that data is collected by financial year for BBSRC, could you please let me know the start and end dates of the financial year.

Response

Response Sent: 14 September 2026

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