Enhancement of Animal Welfare Award
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Enhancement of Animal Welfare Award honors Society of Toxicology members for work advancing toxicology and animal welfare through methods that replace, refine, or reduce experimental animal use.
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 work advances toxicological science and animal welfare through methods that replace, refine, or reduce experimental animal use.
Key Information: Nominees must be SOT members, with nomination and seconding letters from Full members.
Description
The Enhancement of Animal Welfare Award is presented annually by the Society of Toxicology (SOT) to recognize contributions that advance toxicological science through the development and application of methods that replace, refine, or reduce the need for experimental animals. It honors outstanding or significant achievements in the scientifically sound and responsible use of animals in research.
The award also recognizes members’ contributions to public awareness of the importance of animals in toxicology research. Recognition may be for a seminal piece of work or a long-term contribution to toxicological science and animal welfare, encompassing both distinct scientific accomplishments and sustained work in this area.
