IRSS Career Achievement Award
IRSS Career Achievement Award honors senior investigators for contributions to respiratory and inhalation toxicology, recognizing advances in science, mentorship, service, and public health.
Funder: Society of Toxicology
Due Dates: December 8, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Engraved plaque recognizing career achievement, rather than funding for a new research project
Summary: Recognizes a senior investigator’s outstanding contributions to respiratory and inhalation toxicology across science, mentorship, service, and public health.
Key Information: All nomination materials must be uploaded as a single consolidated PDF.
Description
The Society of Toxicology’s IRSS Career Achievement Award honors a senior investigator whose body of work represents outstanding achievement in respiratory and inhalation toxicology. Rather than supporting a new research project, the award recognizes the importance of an investigator’s contributions to advancing the field through an engraved plaque.
The award considers both scientific accomplishments and contributions beyond research. Its four dimensions of achievement are the breadth and depth of scientific contributions; education, training, and mentorship of young scientists; leadership and service to the field; and influence on regulatory and public health decisions. Preference is given to Specialty Section and SOT members at large, but the primary selection criterion is the importance of the investigator’s contribution to inhalation and respiratory toxicology.
