Health Charity Project

Just as new 21st century approaches like mapping molecular pathways and organs on chips are revolutionising chemical safety testing, they are also transforming the way health research is being conducted.

Although most health research charities still use the old animal-based model extensively, increasing proportions of their funds are finding their way into projects using these new non-animal techniques.

This is not normally because of ethical objections to animal use, but simply because speed, cost, reproducibility and human-relevance are all improved. In order to draw attention to and encourage this transition, the Lush Prize had created a new recognition award called ‘Health Charity Project’.

We’re looking for animal-free work, or collaborations, from registered charities that have created important new insights or techniques in the last eighteen months.

This is a non-financial award.

Nominations for the 2026 Lush Prize are now open and will close on Friday 28th November 2025.

We accept entries from anywhere in the world, for projects which have taken place anywhere in the world.

We do not accept nominations on behalf of someone else. If there is someone whom you think may want to enter the Health Charity Project award, you can notify them using this email form.

Health Charity Project Entry Form

 
Please read the Eligibility Guidelines, Requirements for Winners and Policy on use of AI tools.