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Each year, SOT provides opportunities for trainees and scientists to gain vital resources that can shape the future of their research. The 2026 SOT Supported Awards include fellowships and grants that recognize innovation and provide financial support for projects across toxicology disciplines. 

These awards not only supply research and training funds but also highlight the importance of continued growth and collaboration within the field. Applicants should note that most awards require additional materials such as letters of recommendation and budget information, so early preparation is encouraged. All applications are due by October 9. 

Bristol Myers Squibb Graduate Student Research Training Award 

The Bristol Myers Squibb Award for Graduate Student Research in Toxicology provides up to $10,000 in funding to support graduate students in the final two years of their PhD program. This award helps cover research costs, travel, and training expenses to advance the development of future leaders in toxicology. 

Colgate-Palmolive Award for Student Research Training in Alternative Methods 

The Colgate-Palmolive Award for Student Research Training in Alternative Methods offers graduate students up to $3,750 to pursue training experiences that emphasize in vitro methods and nonanimal techniques. These opportunities may involve hands-on work with in vitro systems or the use of computer-based modeling, preparing students to contribute to the advancement of innovative toxicological approaches.  

The Colgate-Palmolive Grant for Alternative Research provides up to $40,000 to support projects that develop, refine, or validate nonanimal methods in toxicology. Areas of focus may include reproductive and developmental toxicology, neurotoxicology, systemic toxicology, sensitization, or acute toxicity. This award is open to scientists at all career stages, with recipients recognized at the SOT Annual Meeting.  

Colgate-Palmolive Postdoctoral Fellowship Award in In Vitro Toxicology 

The Colgate-Palmolive Postdoctoral Fellowship Award in In Vitro Toxicology supplies postdoctoral trainees with up to $44,000 for stipends and research-related costs over one year. Open to researchers working at universities, government laboratories, or research institutes, this fellowship supports early career scientists pursuing innovative studies that advance the field of in vitro toxicology. Recipients receive both financial support and formal recognition with a plaque.  

**NEW** Pfizer Graduate Fellowship Award 

The Pfizer Graduate Fellowship Award provides substantial financial support (up to $47,500) for an exceptional graduate student nearing the completion of their training. This award is designed to foster innovative translational toxicology research, research that bridges basic science with its application to drug development and human health. 

Apply Now 

Apply for these exciting opportunities and advance your career in toxicology. Remember applications for SOT Supported Awards, including the requested additional materials (letters of recommendation, budget sheets, etc.), are due by October 9. For more details, visit the “Search for SOT Awards” web page and begin your application process early! 

For more information on making a nomination, please review the “Awards Review Process and FAQs” web page of the SOT website. Please direct any inquiries to SOT Headquarters.