DDTSS Student Abstract Competition—Annual Meeting Grant

DDTSS Student Abstract Competition—Annual Meeting Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society of Toxicology
Amount: US $150 - US $1,000
Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Summary

The DDTSS Student Abstract Competition, hosted by the Society of Toxicology, invites graduate students to submit abstracts for the Annual Meeting. Participants can win prizes of $1,000, $400, and $150 for the top three submissions. While SOT membership is encouraged, it is not mandatory. This competition fosters the importance of drug discovery toxicology and supports students in showcasing their research to a broader audience.

Overview

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 four guiding principles: Serving the needs of the scientific discipline and our members to enhance human, animal, and environmental health. Life-long learning and intellectual scientific stimulation. Diversity of representation in all activities of the Society. Integrity. DDTSS Student Abstract Competition—Annual Meeting Description The competition is open to current graduate students whose abstract has been accepted by SOT for presentation at the Annual Meeting. Applicants should submit their SOT annual meeting abstract as well as a cover letter to provide additional context and explain the importance of the work in relation to drug discovery toxicology. To participate in the DDTSS Student Award abstract competition, membership in SOT and/or DDTSS is encouraged but not necessary. First ($1,000), second ($400) and third ($150) place prizes will be presented at the Annual Meeting. This award is made possible by the Emil Pfitzer Drug Discovery Toxicology Endowment Fund.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.