Perry J. Gehring Diversity Student Travel Award
Forecasted
Perry J. Gehring Diversity Student Travel Award supports underrepresented students' travel to present research at the SOT Annual Meeting, encouraging continued involvement in biomedical science and toxicology.
Funder: Society of Toxicology
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Student application) | October 2027 (Advisor nomination)
Funding Amounts: Travel stipend to help cover travel, lodging, and meals at the SOT Annual Meeting
Summary: Supports eligible underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students presenting research at the SOT Annual Meeting.
Key Information: Applicants must have been selected for SOT Undergraduate Development Program travel funding in a qualifying year.
Description
The Perry J. Gehring Diversity Student Travel Award, provided through the Society of Toxicology (SOT) Endowment Fund, supports undergraduate and graduate students from specified racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in science. It helps former participants in the SOT Undergraduate Development Program attend the Annual Meeting and present an accepted abstract, encouraging continued involvement in biomedical science and toxicology.
The award honors Perry J. Gehring, SOT President from 1980–1981, whose contributions included biological modeling, scientific evidence-based risk assessment, and building scientific organizations. Its emphasis reflects his commitment to encouraging underrepresented students to pursue careers in science. Recipients receive a travel stipend and plaque and are recognized during the SOT Undergraduate Development Program Reunion.
