Mech SS/DDTSS McKeeman Early Career Award in Mechanistic Toxicology
Mech SS/DDTSS McKeeman Early Career Award in Mechanistic Toxicology supports early-career researchers by honoring exemplary mechanistic toxicology research and commitment to teaching or mentoring.
Funder: Society of Toxicology
Due Dates: August 27, 2026 (Opens) | November 13, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Financial honorarium
Summary: Recognizes early-career researchers for exemplary mechanistic toxicology research and commitment to teaching and/or mentoring.
Key Information: Nominees must hold an industrial, academic, or government position within 10 years of receiving their MS and/or PhD.
Description
The Society of Toxicology’s McKeeman Early Career Award in Mechanistic Toxicology recognizes scientific achievement rather than funding a defined research project. Offered through the Mechanisms and Drug Discovery Toxicology specialty sections, it honors early-career professionals with exemplary mechanistic toxicology research and a demonstrated commitment to teaching and/or mentoring.
The research record recognized by the award may be demonstrated through publications, grant applications, and/or regulatory filings. Teaching and mentoring contributions may include engagement with SOT, institutional activities, and/or community outreach. The award is listed among SOT Endowment Awards and includes a financial honorarium and recognition at a specialty section’s annual business meeting and reception.
