The Lush Prize
The Lush Prize is the largest prize fund in the non-animal testing sector, with a prize fund of £250,000 to support initiatives to end or replace animal testing.
The 2024 Lush Prize recognised 14 winning projects, organisations and scientists from 9 different countries. See the award winners.
The winners in the five prize categories share a prize fund of £250,000. There were also two commendations in the prize categories, and four recipients of Recognition awards.
Science Prize
For work most likely to lead to practical non-animal tests which could be accepted by regulators.
Learn moreYoung Researcher Prize
For young scientists (up to 35 years of age) focused on an animal-test free future.
Learn morePublic Awareness Prize
For individuals, teams or institutions raising awareness of animal testing.
Training Prize
For individuals, teams or organisations establishing training programmes in using non-animal methods.
Learn moreRecognition Awards
Three non-financial awards for political achievement, collaborative science projects and health charities.
Learn more
About The Prize
The Lush Prize rewards initiatives across science and campaigning that work to end or replace animal testing, particularly in the area of toxicology research.
Between 2012 and 2024, Lush Prize has given £2.94 million to 140 winners in 36 countries (in every continent except Antarctica!).
The Lush Prize is a biennial event. Read more about the Prize.
Latest News
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Lush Prize activities during November 2024
November was a busy month for the Lush Prize team, attending Parliamentary receptions, releasing a new report and meetings on roadmaps and regulatory issues around animal research and testing.
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New Lush Prize report – The UK as a leader in new approach methods for safety science
A new Lush Prize report provides an evidence-based overview of how the legislative bans on animal testing for cosmetics can be applied to ensure animal-free safety and protection across other regulatory sectors.
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Africa Animal Welfare Conference
The 8th Africa Animal Welfare Conference recently addressed a number of animal protection issues, including the use and replacement of animals in veterinary research.
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Most animal use in UK labs not legally required
New UK statistics reveal that regulatory tests on animals accounted for less than 10% of the 2.6 million animals used in UK laboratories during 2023.
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