Table 3. Stage in research process where Three Rs-related assistance might be useful and/or acceptable, n = 306.

Stage in research process	Times cited
Training on animal use	24 (8%)
Research planning (grant applications review; peer review)	28 (9%)
During preparation of animal use protocols	76 (25%)
During/after the animal use protocol review process	90 (29%)
When a problem is identified in the protocol	33 (11%)
When PIs ask for assistance	47 (15%)
On-going assistance should be provided	47 (15%)
Other	33 (11%)
Assistance should not be provided	20 (7%)