FSSS Keller & Heckman Postdoctoral Award
FSSS Keller & Heckman Postdoctoral Award supports a postdoctoral trainee by recognizing original food safety research presented at the SOT Annual Meeting for its scientific quality, relevance, and impact.
Funder: Society of Toxicology
Due Dates: August 14, 2026 (Applications open) | January 30, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One award of $1,000 and a plaque
Summary: Recognizes a postdoctoral trainee’s original research in food safety or related areas through an abstract presented at the SOT Annual Meeting.
Key Information: Applicants must be postdoctoral trainees presenting their research at the SOT Annual Meeting.
Description
The Society of Toxicology’s FSSS Keller & Heckman Postdoctoral Award recognizes one meritorious postdoctoral trainee for original research in food safety or related areas. The award centers on a single abstract to be presented at the SOT Annual Meeting, recognizing the scientific quality, food safety relevance, and overall scientific impact of the work.
Review considers the research approach, creativity, thoroughness, hypothesis, and sound judgment in interpreting results. Applicants also explain how the research fits their early career training and long-term goals in food safety. The award recognizes both the substance of the investigation and its place in the trainee’s professional development.
