AACT Jean Lu Student Scholarship Award Grant

AACT Jean Lu Student Scholarship Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society of Toxicology
Amount: US $500
Last Updated: August 14, 2025

Summary

The AACT Jean Lu Student Scholarship Award, funded by the Society of Toxicology, supports Chinese students pursuing a PhD in toxicology. Each year, two scholarships of $500 are awarded based on academic excellence, leadership, and relevance of research. Recipients are required to attend the SOT Annual Meeting. This initiative honors Jean Lu's legacy and promotes diversity in the field of toxicology, encouraging Chinese students to contribute to scientific advancements.

Overview

AACT Jean Lu Student Scholarship Award The Jean Lu Student Scholarship Award Fund was established with an initial generous gift from Dr. Frank C. Lu, a Charter member of the SOT, in memory of his wife, Jean Lu. The fund was created to provide a lump sum scholarship each year to a Chinese student (having been born in China or, if born in the United States, having one or more parents of Chinese descent), who is interested in graduate training in toxicology. This SOT Named Endowment Fund is aligned with the American Association of Chinese in Toxicology, an SOT Special Interest Group. This award shall be given to SOT graduate student members (current or pending) engaged in full-time graduate study towards a PhD in toxicology who has demonstrated academic achievement in the field of toxicology and has provided leadership and service in his/her chosen field and/or community. Applicants for the award are not precluded from applying for travel support or other SOT awards. The Award Committee's evaluation is based exclusively on scholastic achievement, demonstration of leadership, relevance of thesis to toxicology, and letters of recommendation. Finalists may be interviewed by phone prior to selection of the award winner. Nominees who are not yet AACT members are strongly encouraged to join AACT. Two awards will be given each year. Each recipient will be awarded a plaque and cash stipend (value $500) to be used for tuition payment and/or other education and research-related expenses, including travel. This award is made possible by the Jean Lu Student Scholarship Award Fund of the SOT Endowment. Winner of the award is required to attend the upcoming SOT Annual Meeting to receive the award. Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting Where: Orange County Convention Center West Concourse 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 When: Sunday, March 16, 2025, to Thursday, March 20, 2025

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Chinese student (having been born in China or, if born in the United States, having one or more parents of Chinese descent), Enrolled in PhD program in the discipline of toxicology Current or pending SOT student member Advanced to candidacy for the PhD at the time of application Relevance of work to toxicology Has an accepted abstract for the SOT Annual Meeting in which the award is given Scholastic achievement Demonstrated leadership (professionally and/or in the community) You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Current or pending SOT student member