The Ocular Toxicology Specialty Section (OTSS) recognizes exceptional contributions from Early-career researchers in ocular toxicology and pharmacology through the Early Career Award. This prestigious award supports and honors the achievements of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and members in training, fostering the next generation of leaders in the field.
Requirements/Criteria:
- Must be a graduate student, postdoctoral fellow, or associate member of SOT.
- Must have a submitted and/or accepted abstract (for platform or poster presentation) at the upcoming SOT Annual Meeting.
- The accepted abstract must pertain to ocular toxicology, nonclinical safety and/or pharmacology.
- Application Materials:
- The submitted and/or accepted abstract (for platform or poster presentation) at the SOT Annual Meeting.
- A narrative describing the research hypothesis, background, and significance (up to 1 page).
The award will be announced at the OTSS reception during the SOT Annual Meeting, if scheduled after the platform or poster session. The recipient(s) will receive a certificate and a monetary award ($500). Additionally, the recipient(s) may have the opportunity to present a short (3-slide) synopsis of their research at the OTSS in-person reception, if scheduled after the platform or poster session. The monetary award will be mailed after the meeting.
OTSS Early Career Award
The Ocular Toxicology Specialty Section (OTSS) recognizes exceptional contributions from Early-career researchers in ocular toxicology and pharmacology through the Early Career Award. This prestigious award supports and honors the achievements of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and members in training, fostering the next generation of leaders in the field.
Requirements/Criteria:
- Must be a graduate student, postdoctoral fellow, or associate member of SOT.
- Must have a submitted and/or accepted abstract (for platform or poster presentation) at the upcoming SOT Annual Meeting.
- The accepted abstract must pertain to ocular toxicology, nonclinical safety and/or pharmacology.
- Application Materials:
- The submitted and/or accepted abstract (for platform or poster presentation) at the SOT Annual Meeting.
- A narrative describing the research hypothesis, background, and significance (up to 1 page).
The award will be announced at the OTSS reception during the SOT Annual Meeting, if scheduled after the platform or poster session. The recipient(s) will receive a certificate and a monetary award ($500). Additionally, the recipient(s) may have the opportunity to present a short (3-slide) synopsis of their research at the OTSS in-person reception, if scheduled after the platform or poster session. The monetary award will be mailed after the meeting.