Division for Drug Metabolism and Disposition - Richard Okita Early Career Award
Forecasted
Division for Drug Metabolism and Disposition - Richard Okita Early Career Award honors early-career investigators for excellent original research, recognizing achievement rather than funding a defined project.
Funder: American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2028 (Award deadline)
Funding Amounts: Achievement award presented biennially in odd-numbered years
Summary: Recognizes excellent original research by early-career ASPET members in drug metabolism and disposition, rather than funding a defined research project.
Key Information: Nominees must be ASPET members.
Description
The Richard Okita Early Career Award is an achievement award administered by the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) through its Division for Drug Metabolism and Disposition. It recognizes excellent original research by early-career investigators working in drug metabolism and disposition. Its focus is recognition of scientific contributions within the specialty, rather than support for a defined research project.
The award is part of ASPET’s division-sponsored awards, which recognize excellence in their respective specialties. It is presented biennially in odd-numbered years. ASPET encourages nominations from and for members of marginalized and underrepresented communities.
