Deadline: December 1st
Description:
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The LEAP Award is presented to an established early- or mid-career scientist who identifies as a woman based on the merit of their applications and research contributions in the field of toxicology. The award is intended to provide an expansive experience to learn innovative techniques, broaden your skillset relevant to your field of endeavor, and gain mentorship via the host providing sponsorship. It is the responsibility of the applicant to identify the laboratory/research experience and host that will enhance their career and knowledge of a specific toxicological issue. The training experience can be either laboratory based or computational. The location of the training can be within the applicant’s country of origin or abroad.
The awardee will receive a certificate or plaque and a monetary award up to a maximum of $5000 to defray travel, hotel, and per diem costs to support the recipient during their visit, or software or computational course fees; actual amount will vary based on WIT operating budget restraints. The experience should be completed during the subsequent year and the awardee will provide a webinar regarding how the acquired skills are being integrated into their research. The awardee may also present a brief overview of their experience as a highlight during the WIT reception one year following initial award receipt.
Applicant SOT Membership Requirements:
This award requires the applicant to be both an active member of the Society of Toxicology (Associate or Full) and a member of the Women in Toxicology Special Interest Group
Other Requirements for Applicants:
- Curriculum vitae for both the applicant and host that includes specific descriptions of their scientific achievements, leadership, and service – 10 pages maximum.
- Applicant nomination letter describing how the award will benefit your career and advance your toxicology career. Note: the applicant must identify as a woman.
- Letter of support from your Host/Mentor providing the collaboration and experience. Note that this individual can be of any gender.
- Tentative itinerary for the experience that outlines the laboratory or facilities to be visited or the virtual training experience. Note that the experience should be completed prior to the subsequent annual meeting.
- Detailed budget (e.g., hotel, flight, per diem, software purchase)
- Confirmation that the applicant and host will be attending the SOT Annual Meeting and WIT Reception to receive the award and provide brief remarks.
- Headshot/photograph image of sufficient quality for poster and presentation materials. (Note: This requirement does not factor into selection of the awardee; it is to have the information on hand to develop WIT announcements and annual meeting materials promptly.)
WIT Leadership, Experience, Application, and Practice (LEAP) Award
Deadline: December 1st
Description:
*NOTICE - INACTIVE UNTIL ENDOWNMENT IS REACHED* Donate Here!
The LEAP Award is presented to an established early- or mid-career scientist who identifies as a woman based on the merit of their applications and research contributions in the field of toxicology. The award is intended to provide an expansive experience to learn innovative techniques, broaden your skillset relevant to your field of endeavor, and gain mentorship via the host providing sponsorship. It is the responsibility of the applicant to identify the laboratory/research experience and host that will enhance their career and knowledge of a specific toxicological issue. The training experience can be either laboratory based or computational. The location of the training can be within the applicant’s country of origin or abroad.
The awardee will receive a certificate or plaque and a monetary award up to a maximum of $5000 to defray travel, hotel, and per diem costs to support the recipient during their visit, or software or computational course fees; actual amount will vary based on WIT operating budget restraints. The experience should be completed during the subsequent year and the awardee will provide a webinar regarding how the acquired skills are being integrated into their research. The awardee may also present a brief overview of their experience as a highlight during the WIT reception one year following initial award receipt.
Applicant SOT Membership Requirements:
This award requires the applicant to be both an active member of the Society of Toxicology (Associate or Full) and a member of the Women in Toxicology Special Interest Group
Other Requirements for Applicants:
- Curriculum vitae for both the applicant and host that includes specific descriptions of their scientific achievements, leadership, and service – 10 pages maximum.
- Applicant nomination letter describing how the award will benefit your career and advance your toxicology career. Note: the applicant must identify as a woman.
- Letter of support from your Host/Mentor providing the collaboration and experience. Note that this individual can be of any gender.
- Tentative itinerary for the experience that outlines the laboratory or facilities to be visited or the virtual training experience. Note that the experience should be completed prior to the subsequent annual meeting.
- Detailed budget (e.g., hotel, flight, per diem, software purchase)
- Confirmation that the applicant and host will be attending the SOT Annual Meeting and WIT Reception to receive the award and provide brief remarks.
- Headshot/photograph image of sufficient quality for poster and presentation materials. (Note: This requirement does not factor into selection of the awardee; it is to have the information on hand to develop WIT announcements and annual meeting materials promptly.)