About the Funds

The SOT Endowment Fund assists in the advancement of the science of toxicology by providing financial support for the Society’s programs.

The SOT Endowment Fund is actually a series of funds established for different purposes, all of which support SOT and its members, and with contributions from multiple sources. SOT bears the administrative expenses of the Endowment Fund, assuring that every dollar contributed goes directly to support programs.

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Funds and Contributors

SOT Mission Funds support the long-term strategic priorities of the Society while Named Funds fund activities specified by the founder.

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Endowment Award Recipients

Many funds sponsor awards that encourage, assist, and highlight toxicology research and toxicologists, including trainees and students.

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Honor Roll of Contributors

SOT gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the many donors who contribute to the SOT Endowment Fund.

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Stories from Awardees

Scholar: Chiagoziem Anariochi Otuechere

Many times, we face great difficulties and discouragement in an academic career, especially when we come from developing countries, and incentives like this recognize how much we dedicate ourselves to the future and to scientific development. This award has deeply meant an encouragement to continue building a future in a scientific career, contributing to scientific knowledge, to the community, and to the future of new generations.

Patrick Vieira De Souza, MSc, São Paulo State University Botucatu, 2026 Hispanic Organization of Toxicologists Travel Award

Scholar: Chiagoziem Anariochi Otuechere

I am so honored to receive this award. Teaching and including undergraduate students in research is my passion, and I am excited to be recognized for my hard work. This award will help offset costs to support taking students to present at research conferences this year!

Tisha King-Heiden, PhD, University of Wisconsin—La Crosse, 2026 Rekha Mehendale Undergraduate Educator Award