Mech SS Carl C. Smith Graduate Student Award Grant

Mech SS Carl C. Smith Graduate Student Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society of Toxicology
Last Updated: November 30, 2025

Summary

The Mech SS Carl C. Smith Graduate Student Award, established by the Society of Toxicology, honors Carl C. Smith's commitment to advancing graduate education in toxicology. This prestigious award encourages graduate students to submit outstanding abstracts for the 2026 SOT Annual Meeting. Eligible applicants must be graduate student members of SOT and PhD candidates who have passed their comprehensive exams. The award promotes diversity and inclusiveness in the field while recognizing exceptional contributions to 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. Description The Carl C. Smith Graduate Student Award is among the original awards offered by the Mechanisms Specialty Section. This award honors the career of Carl C. Smith and typifies the commitment of Dr. Smith and his wife Tee to the advancement of graduate education in the field of toxicology. This award is made possible by the Carl C. Smith Student Mechanisms Award Fund of the SOT Endowment. The prestige of this award is well-appreciated among Society members and the field at-large. Applicants are encouraged to submit their best work.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The requirements for the award are:An abstract submitted for the 2026 SOT Annual Meeting with the graduate student as the presenting author.The applicant must be a graduate student member of the SOT (pending membership status ok).The applicant does not have to be a member of the Mechanisms Specialty Section; however, if not a member, one of the letters of recommendation (see below) should include a note of sponsorship by a current member of the Mechanisms Specialty Section.PhD candidate (i.e., passed comprehensive exams) at the time of the 2026 SOT Annual Meeting. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.