HOT Distinguished Toxicologist Award
HOT Distinguished Toxicologist Award honors Hispanic/Latino toxicologists for scientific, regulatory, and service contributions, recognizing work that advances toxicology and protects public health.
Funder: Society of Toxicology
Due Dates: August 14, 2026 (Opens) | January 15, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Recognition plaque rather than project funding
Summary: Recognizes Hispanic/Latino toxicologists whose scientific, regulatory, or service contributions advance toxicology and public health.
Key Information: Nominees must be HOT members, and self-nominations are not accepted.
Description
The Society of Toxicology’s HOT Distinguished Toxicologist Award annually honors a toxicologist of Hispanic/Latino origin whose work exemplifies the mission of HOT-SIG through contributions to the advancement of toxicology. It recognizes scientific and regulatory accomplishments as well as community service, with a recognition plaque for the recipient’s laboratory or office rather than project funding.
The award considers achievements that have substantially influenced toxicology, stimulated new research directions, or advanced the field through the creation or implementation of regulations. It also recognizes institutional contributions, leadership within SOT or HOT, mentoring, community service, and national or international advisory and decision-making activities. Across these areas, the emphasis is on contributions to toxicological sciences and the protection and promotion of public health.
