OPHSS Rising Scientist Award
OPHSS Rising Scientist Award honors occupational toxicologists and public health professionals for sustained research, teaching, and service that advance occupational toxicology and public health.
Funder: Society of Toxicology
Due Dates: August 25, 2026 (Applications open) | December 31, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $500 honorarium and an engraved plaque
Summary: Recognizes sustained research, teaching, and professional contributions to occupational toxicology and public health.
Key Information: Candidates must belong to OPHSS or SOT and have up to 10 years of professional experience; self-nominations are not accepted.
Description
The OPHSS Rising Scientist Award, offered by the Society of Toxicology (SOT), recognizes occupational toxicologists and public health professionals for sustained, high levels of activity in their field or a closely related area. It honors accomplishments already made rather than supporting a proposed research project.
Recognized contributions may include unique research achievements, special teaching proficiency, or efforts to promote the interests and concerns of occupational toxicology and public health research. Candidates must be actively practicing in occupational toxicology or public health. The award is presented by the OPHSS/SOT President at the OPHSS luncheon during the annual spring SOT meeting.
