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IUTOX will provide financial support to individuals attending the thirteenth International Congress of Toxicology (ICT XIII) in Seoul, Korea, from June 30–July 4, 2013. Our ICT meetings occur only once every three years and offer the opportunity to learn the latest developments in toxicological science and regulation through general scientific sessions and continuing education classes.

Two types of fellowships will be awarded. Junior toxicologist fellowships are aimed at individuals at an early stage in their careers. Senior toxicologist fellowships are aimed at those involved in organizational activities in their own national society. The fellowships will assist recipients with their travel and accommodation expenses. The ICT XIII organizers will waive the meeting registration fee for up to 40 fellowship recipients. Application and evaluation criteria are indicated below.

Junior Fellowships (750 USD)

Application criteria:

1. A copy of the abstract submitted to ICT XIII through conference abstract submission process. (Abstract submission deadline to ICT is January 31, 2013.)
2. A copy of applicant’s current curriculum vitae (CV) demonstrating toxicological education.
3. A statement of motivation for attending ICT XIII.
4. A statement confirming ability to meet other expenses to attend ICT XIII.

Evaluation criteria:

1. Abstract quality.
2. Home country, preference for students coming from a developing country or a country in transition. Geographical distribution of fellowships will be sought.
3. Education.
4. Motivation for attending ICT XIII.
5. Ability to meet other expenses to attend ICT XIII.

 Senior Fellowships (1000 USD)

Application criteria:

1. Delegate from an IUTOX Member Society in a developing country, or representative from a Toxicological Society in a developing country considering membership in IUTOX (supporting letter from the national society with a description of the role the applicant has in the national society is required).
2. A copy of the abstract submitted to ICT XIII through conference abstract submission process. (Abstracts submission deadline to ICT is January 31, 2013.)
3. A copy of applicant’s current CV demonstrating toxicological qualifications.

Evaluation criteria:

1. Support from home society and ability to represent that Society.
2. Abstract quality.
3. Toxicological qualifications.
4. Ability to meet other expenses to attend ICT XIII.

Fellowship applications must be received at the IUTOX Headquarters by February 15, 2013. Awardees will be notified by April 30, 2013. Submit applications to IUTOX Headquarters. ICT and CTDC travel fellowship winners and SOT/AstraZeneca award winners from 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 are not eligible to apply. 

Members new to the field of toxicology also may want to apply for ICT IUTOX Trainee Awards (deadline February 15, 2013) or the ICT IUTOX Early Toxicologist Award (deadline February 15, 2013). More information on these awards may be found on the IUTOX website.