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Exciting Opportunities for Undergraduate Students and Faculty—Apply by October 15!

By Checo Rorie posted 09-04-2025 12:47 PM

  
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Students at the 2025 Undergraduate Development Program

Do you know undergraduate students who are curious about toxicology and looking to explore opportunities in the field? The SOT Initiatives for Development and Engagement Committee (IDEC) is now accepting applications for awards designed specifically for undergraduates and the faculty who support them. 

We invite students to apply—and we encourage faculty to share these opportunities widely with anyone who may be interested. Applications are due by October 15, 2025. 

Undergraduate Development Program Student and Advisor Travel Awards 

These awards provide travel and lodging support to attend the Undergraduate Development Program, a three-day experience taking place March 21–23, 2026, during the SOT Annual Meeting and ToxExpo in San Diego, California. 

What’s the Undergraduate Development Program all about? 

It’s an engaging, in-person program where a select group of undergraduate students: 

  • Explore the field of toxicology by learning more about core concepts and current research topics 

  • Network with SOT members from different career sectors 

  • Get tips on applying to graduate school 

  • Discover career paths in the biomedical and toxicological sciences 

  • Attend the Opening Plenary Session, Poster Sessions, and other exciting SOT Annual Meeting events 

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Students participating in a case study during
the 2025 Undergraduate Education Program

This program is ideal for students who may not yet be ready to submit an abstract but are interested in learning more about toxicology and future opportunities in graduate school and research careers. 

👉 For full details and eligibility, visit the SOT Apply page. 

Faculty Advisors: If you're not currently an SOT member but you advise eligible students, you can also apply! A limited number of faculty are selected each year to receive travel support to participate alongside the students. For more information, visit SOT Apply. 

Additional Awards for Undergraduate Students 

  • SOT Undergraduate Research Award 
    This award recognizes outstanding undergraduate researchers whose abstracts are accepted for presentation at the Annual Meeting. It includes travel and lodging support and is managed by the SOT Education and Experiential Opportunities Committee (EEOC). 

           Note: Applications and abstract submissions for this award are both due by October 15, 2025. The general abstract submission deadline is November 13. 

  • Component Group Awards 
    Many SOT Special Interest Groups and Regional Chapters offer their own undergraduate travel and research awards. Visit the SOT Awards page to see the full list of opportunities and deadlines. 

If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to contact SOT Headquarters—we’re happy to help!


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