NCAC-SOT Bern Schwetz Travel Award Grant

NCAC-SOT Bern Schwetz Travel Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society of Toxicology
Last Updated: August 11, 2025

Summary

The NCAC-SOT Bern Schwetz Travel Award, established by the Society of Toxicology, supports students presenting research at the SOT Annual Meeting. To qualify, applicants must be full-time graduate students in the NCAC-SOT region, presenting accepted abstracts, and be members of NCAC-SOT with a mentor affiliated with SOT. This award fosters academic growth, encourages diversity, and promotes excellence in toxicological research, thereby contributing to the advancement of a safer, healthier world.

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. Bern Schwetz Student Travel Award The NCAC-SOT makes travel awards to support students presenting at the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting. Complete Applications Include: A copy of the abstract submitted for SOT Annual Meeting.A confirmation that the abstract was accepted (such as a copy of an email).Verification that the applicant is full-time student or full-time postdoctoral research associate (e.g. a letter (or 2 letters) that bear(s) the signature of the student and the signature of their mentor (who is a member of SOT and/or NCAC-SOT)).Must be a student member of NCAC-SOT. Winner receives a cash award to support travel to attend the SOT Annual meeting.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible students must be:enrolled full-time in a graduate or post-graduate program within the NCAC-SOT region (MD, VA, DC);presenting research at the upcoming SOT Annual Meeting;a student member of NCAC-SOT with a mentor who is a member of SOT and/or NCAC-SOT; and You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Must be a student member of NCAC-SOT with a mentor who is a member of SOT and/or NCAC-SOT; students are eligible if they apply for membership in conjunction with registration for the SOT meeting.