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Explore Toxicology: Travel Support Available for Undergraduates to Attend the SOT 65th Annual Meeting

By Checo Rorie posted 10-02-2025 11:17 AM

  

Are you an undergraduate student curious about toxicology or ready to present your research at a national scientific meeting? The SOT 65th Annual Meeting and ToxExpo will be held March 22–25, 2026, in San Diego, California, and it’s the perfect opportunity to dive into the field, connect with mentors, and build your future in science. 

Students learn about toxicology during the Undergraduate Education Program
Students learn about toxicology during
the Undergraduate Education Program.

SOT offers two main travel awards for undergraduates, and the application deadline is Wednesday, October 15, 2025. We encourage faculty to share these opportunities with their students! 

Undergraduate Development Program Student Travel Award 

The Undergraduate Development Program Student Travel Award supports travel and lodging for students to attend the Undergraduate Development Program, held during the SOT Annual Meeting. This three-day program (March 21–23) is designed for students who are still exploring the field of toxicology and may not yet be ready to submit an abstract. 

Program highlights include: 

  • Interactive presentations and case studies across the breadth of toxicology 

  • Guidance on graduate school and research career paths 

  • Insight into education and career opportunities in various sectors 

  • Mentoring from senior toxicologists, postdocs, and graduate students 

  • Opportunities to meet academic program directors  

  • Attendance at the Opening Plenary Session, Poster Sessions, and other events at the Annual Meeting 

This program is an ideal first step for students who want to learn more about toxicology and what it takes to pursue a research-focused career. 

2025 SURA recipient presenting her poster
2025 SURA recipient presenting her poster

SOT Undergraduate Research Award (SURA) 

Do you know students conducting research and ready to present their findings? The SOT Undergraduate Research Award (SURA) offers travel support to undergraduates whose abstracts are accepted for presentation at the SOT Annual Meeting. 

Award benefits include: 

  • Complimentary SOT Annual Meeting registration 

  • Travel support (up to $800) and lodging 

  • National recognition and award presentation 

  • Mentor pairing with a toxicologist 

  • Participation in the Undergraduate Education Program and other SOT events 

Important: Abstracts must also be submitted by October 15 to be eligible. 

More Awards for Undergraduates 

In addition to the programs above, many SOT Component Groups—including Regional Chapters, Special Interest Groups, and Specialty Sections—offer their own undergraduate travel and research awards. These have varying deadlines and criteria, so be sure to check out the SOT Awards page for details. 

Whether you know students who are just getting curious about toxicology or ready to share their research, SOT has opportunities to support your growth. Questions? Reach out to SOT Headquarters—we’re happy to help! 


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