Mech SS Gabriel L. Plaa Education Award
Mech SS Gabriel L. Plaa Education Award supports postdoctoral trainees, recognizing research that advances mechanistic toxicology and contributions to education or mentoring in the field.
Funder: Society of Toxicology
Due Dates: August 14, 2026 (Opens) | January 27, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Cash award and plaque
Summary: Recognizes postdoctoral trainees whose research advances mechanistic toxicology and who contribute to toxicology education or mentoring.
Key Information: Applicants must be SOT members (pending status accepted) and arrive at the Annual Meeting by noon Sunday for a selection committee interview.
Description
The Society of Toxicology’s Mechanisms Specialty Section offers the Gabriel L. Plaa Education Award to postdoctoral trainees. Supported by the Gabriel L. Plaa Education Award Fund of the SOT Endowment, the award recognizes research that advances mechanistic toxicology alongside contributions to education and mentoring in toxicology.
The award honors Dr. Gabriel L. Plaa (1930–2009), whose research made outstanding contributions to understanding chemical-induced liver injury. Plaa served as SOT President from 1983–1984 and played a major role in educating graduate and postgraduate students. The award connects his scientific legacy with his influence as an educator and mentor, including former students who went on to hold leadership roles and receive awards within SOT.
