The Society of Toxicology (SOT) now is seeking Scholar applications for the 2016 Global Senior Scholar Exchange Program. Mid-career to senior toxicologists at academic institutions in Developing Countries in Africa, Asia, and Central/South America are eligible to apply. The goal is to increase toxicology capacity in developing countries by providing professional opportunities for scientists through relationships supported by SOT.
The Scholars will attend the 2016 SOT Annual Meeting and spend up to four weeks with a Host in a successful toxicology program with a strong track record of research, training, publication, and outreach. Scholars are expected to build on this opportunity by strengthening toxicology within their universities and countries.
Applications are due June 15; after selection of two Scholars, applications will be received from potential Hosts with interests matching those of the selected Scholars. The deadline for Host applications is September 15, 2015.
The program provides up to $15,000 for each pair, with up to $10,000 travel support for the Scholar and $5,000 for the Host. Support is not provided for equipment, laboratory supplies, or renovations to current facilities.
The 2015 Scholars have recently completed their time at the Host institutions. These Hosts were selected from the group of applicants for best fit to the interests of the Scholars. Sunisa Chaiklieng, Khon Kaen University in Thailand, explored her research interests related to risk assessment of occupational ergonomics and occupational exposures to benzene at Michigan State University with Norbert E. Kaminski. Deepak Dhakal, Tribhuvan University in Nepal, has conducted research on pesticides residues in food commodities and clinical solid waste. His residency was at the University of Pittsburgh with Aaron Barchowsky. Pictured in this SOT 2015 Annual Meeting Awards photo from left to right are Host Aaron Barchowsky, SOT 2012–2015 Councilor Ivan Rusyn, Scholar Deepak Dhakai, Scholar Sunisa Chaiklieng, and Host Norbert E. Kaminski.