WIT Celebrating Women in Toxicology Award Grant

WIT Celebrating Women in Toxicology Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society of Toxicology
Amount: US $8,000
Last Updated: July 12, 2025

Summary

The WIT Celebrating Women in Toxicology Award honors the legacy of Ms. Anne Wolven Garrett, a pioneering figure in toxicology. This award supports women at various educational levels—undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral—who demonstrate leadership and commitment to the field. Awardees receive an engraved plaque and a monetary gift to assist with education or research expenses, including travel to conferences. It aims to empower the next generation of female toxicologists.

Overview

Background The Celebrating Women in Toxicology (CWIT) award was inspired by the generosity of Ms. Anne Wolven Garrett, one of the early leaders in the field of toxicology. The initial seed money of $8,000 was donated by Ms. Wolven Garrett's estate and this is now one of the endowed WIT awards. Please note that the CWIT is given at all levels of educational and professional development, i.e., separate awards at the undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral levels. Please apply accordingly as the requirements are different. Ms. Wolven Garrett was one of the first women active in SOT's leadership. Beginning in the early 1970s, she served on several elected and appointed committees, including as Historian, and as Vice President and President of a Regional Chapter. As noted during her memorial service in 2012, she was especially proud of her work with the Society. She was known for taking budding toxicologists under her wing and ended many conversations with “hug yourself; you are very special.” As a tribute to Ms. Wolven Garrett and all past and future female leaders of SOT, the CWIT award will recognize and encourage women who are in the early stages of developing their careers in the field of toxicology. The CWIT award is selected based on scientific merit and outstanding demonstration of leadership and service to the scientific/toxicology community and given to female WIT member(s) engaged in academic study towards a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in toxicology (or related field) and/or post-doctoral fellows engaged in research activities in the field of toxicology (or related field). The awardee will receive an engraved plaque and a monetary award. The monetary award is intended for education and/or research-related expenses, including travel to scientific conferences. Additional application criteria or constraints: Students and Postdoctoral applicants can only apply for one (1) WIT award per year. Applying for this award does not limit you to applying for other SOT awards. WIT awards are independent of other SOT Awards.Graduate students and Postdoctoral Fellows are eligible to receive (1) WIT award during their training period.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicant SOT Membership Requirements:Undergraduate studentsEnrolled in a bachelor’s program in toxicology (or a closely related discipline)Student member of WIT SIG at application deadlineGraduate students (Master’s degree or PhD)Enrolled in a graduate program in toxicology (or a closely related discipline)Student member of WIT SIG at application deadlineStudent member of SOT at application deadlinePostdoctoral fellowsCurrent postdoctoral fellow in academia, industry, or government in the discipline of toxicology (or closely related discipline)Postdoctoral member of WIT SIG at application deadlinePostdoctoral member of SOT at application deadline You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Must be a member of the SOT and a member of the WIT SIG at application deadline.