Translational Impact Award
Forecasted
Translational Impact Award recognizes scientists for clinical, environmental health, or translational research that has improved human or public health for people exposed to toxic agents.
Funder: Society of Toxicology
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: Cash stipend, plaque, and invitation to deliver the award lecture
Summary: Recognizes a scientist whose research has improved human or public health in an area of toxicological concern.
Key Information: Nomination and seconding letters must come from active Full SOT members; nominees need not be members.
Description
The Society of Toxicology (SOT) Translational Impact Award recognizes a scientist whose outstanding clinical, environmental health, or translational research has improved human or public health. The honor focuses on a specific scientific contribution made within the past 10 years that has benefited individuals exposed to toxic agents. Scientists from toxicology and other scientific fields may be nominated.
The award particularly values scientists who have led multidisciplinary teams addressing toxicity-related health problems. It recognizes demonstrated health impact, with nomination letters expected to explain how the contribution has improved human or public health. The recipient is recognized at the SOT Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony and invited to deliver the Translational Impact Award Lecture at that meeting.
