BMSS Best Trainee Abstract Award Grant

BMSS Best Trainee Abstract Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society of Toxicology
Amount: Approximately US $500
Last Updated: November 17, 2025

Summary

The BMSS Best Trainee Abstract Award, presented by the Society of Toxicology, recognizes the best biologically-based computational modeling abstract at the SOT Annual Meeting. This prestigious award, aimed at students and postdoctoral researchers, promotes excellence in toxicological research. The award highlights the Society's commitment to diversity and innovation in science, encouraging a wide range of perspectives in the field. Winning authors receive an achievement plaque, celebrating their contributions to advancing toxicology.

Overview

Society of Toxicology Founded in 1961, the Society of Toxicology (SOT) is a professional and scholarly organization of scientists from academic institutions, government, and industry representing the great variety of scientists who practice toxicology in the US and abroad. The Society’s mission is to create a safer and healthier world by advancing the science and increasing the impact of toxicology. SOT operates under the guiding principles of: Serving the needs of the scientific discipline and our members to enhance human, animal, and environmental healthLife-long learning and intellectual scientific stimulationDiversity of representation in all activities of the SocietyIntegrity SOT is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in all of its activities. We assert that diversity and inclusiveness include many factors, such as gender, race/ethnicity, employment sector, nationality, geographic location, physical ability, and scientific expertise and perspective. Embracing diversity and optimizing inclusion maximizes the range of creativity and innovation in our Society and our science. Biological Modeling SS Best Trainee Abstract Award The Biological Modeling Specialty Section (BMSS) will present the BMSS Best Trainee Abstract Award to the lead author of the best biologically-based computational modeling abstract at the BMSS Business Meeting and Reception during the SOT Annual Meeting. An achievement plaque will be presented to the lead author of the winning abstract. Any student or postdoctoral abstract submitted to SOT for the annual meeting which indicates a biologically-based computational modeling focus or impact is eligible for this award.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All student or postdoctoral SOT abstracts, both poster and platform presentations, that have been accepted by the SOT for presentation at the upcoming Annual Meeting are eligible. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Students who are not SOT members must have a major advisor who is a Full or Associate SOT member.