Consistent with SOT's goal of enhancing recruitment of students into the field of toxicology, the SOT Education Committee announces a pilot program to provide funding to undergraduate intern hosts to enable additional internships in toxicology during Summer 2013. It is expected that funding will support up to four summer internship positions (assuming 50% matching from the host institution or other funding sources). For this pilot program, the intent is to expand the capacity of current programs and capitalize on existing infrastructure. Priority will therefore be given to institutions with existing organizational structure for carrying out successful internship programs. Selection of interns will follow the institution's own process. Preference will be given to programs aimed at student groups typically underrepresented in the sciences.
Timing: A brief application form will be available on the SOT website on or before January 2, 2013. Completed applications will be due January 28, 2013 with award decisions made by February 4, 2013. Selection of internship candidates will follow in institution's own timeline.
For more information, please contact Betty Eidemiller.