Enhancement of Animal Welfare Award

Overview

Society of Toxicology (SOT)

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.

Enhancement of Animal Welfare Award

The Enhancement of Animal Welfare Award is presented annually to a member of the Society in recognition of contributions made to the advancement of toxicological science through the development and application of methods that replace, refine, or reduce the need for experimental animals. This award recognizes outstanding/significant contributions made by members of the Society of Toxicology to the scientifically sound and responsible use of animals in research. This award also serves to recognize member contributions to the public awareness of the importance of animals in toxicology research. The achievement recognized may be either a seminal piece of work or a long-term contribution to toxicological science and animal welfare.

The award consists of a plaque that is presented at the SOT Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony and a cash stipend.

Eligibility

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

* Criteria for award:
* Member of the Society
* Contributions to the advancement of toxicology through development and application of methods that replace, refine, or reduce the need for experimental animals
* Outstanding/significant contributions to the scientifically sound and responsible use of animals in research
* Either a seminal piece of work, or
* A long-term contribution to toxicological science and animal welfare

_You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member._