Achievement Award - Society of Toxicology supports Society members by rewarding completed achievements rather than funding new research, honoring significant contributions to toxicology.
Funder: Society of Toxicology
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Cash stipend and a plaque
Summary: Recognizes Society of Toxicology members whose achievements have made significant contributions to toxicology.
Key Information: Nominees must be SOT members and less than 15 years beyond their highest earned degree in the award year.
The Society of Toxicology (SOT) Achievement Award honors an individual’s significant contributions to toxicology rather than funding a proposed research project. It recognizes accomplishments already made in the field, without specifying a particular research area or experimental method. The award includes a cash stipend and a plaque presented at the SOT Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony.
The award focuses on the significance of a nominee’s contributions and the evidence explaining their importance. Nomination letters must document and analyze those achievements, not simply repeat a curriculum vitae. Administered through the SOT Awards Committee, the award recognizes Society members early enough in their careers to meet its degree-timing requirement.