The In Vitro and Alternative Methods Specialty Section sponsors student awards for posters on subjects related to in vitro toxicology.
Every year the IVAM recognizes outstanding student scientists for their work in the In Vitro Toxicology. The interests of this specialty section include studies of basic mechanisms of cell injury and cell death for target organ systems and the development of in vitro test systems for predictive toxicology and risk assessments. Validation of in vitro test systems and acceptance of these approaches for regulatory processes are also major goals. In addition, another IVAM goal is to encourage the use of sound science-based in vitro toxicology test systems as rapid, cost-effective alternatives to animal testing.
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The winners receive awards up to $500; that is for either graduate students or postdoctoral fellows, which will be announced at the IVAM Annual Meeting in Charlotte.
Deadline for application submission is: November 1, 2006.
Consistent with their long-standing commitment to the advancement of non-animal product safety method development, the Colgate-Palmolive Company sponsors this Postdoctoral Award through the Society of Toxicology, directed toward the use of alternative methods in Toxicology.The award is for one year with an award for an additional year based on agreements between Colgate-Palmolive and the post-doctoral fellow.The award includes an annual stipend of $27,000 and additional funds that may be used for supplies, equipment or research-related travel for a maximum award of $38,500 per year.Information about the Colgate-Palmolive Postdoctoral Fellowship, eligibility and application process is available on-line at: www.toxicology.org.
Deadline for application submission is October 9, 2006.
The Colgate-Palmolive Grants for Alternative Research promotes the development, refinement and validation of animal alternative methods that facilitate the safety assessment of new chemicals and formulations. Applications are currently being accepted. The maximum award per year is $40,000. An expert panel from the IVAM will recommend a prioritized list of applicants for funding, with the final awards designated by the SOT awards committee.Application instructions and forms are available online in the “Awards and Fellowships” section of www.toxicology.org.
Deadline for application submission is October 9, 2006.