Awards

STP Student Travel Awards

Student Travel Awards are available to Graduate Students for participation in the Annual Symposium of the Society of Toxicologic Pathology. Each of the ten students who is chosen will receive a stipend (approximately $1,000—varies yearly) to defray travel, and lodging costs associated with attending the convention, complimentary meeting registration, and complimentary student membership (for the following year). Recipients will be honored at an Awards Ceremony prior to the Annual Business Meeting on Wednesday.

Submit Abstracts Online

Submit an abstract online (should be limited to 250 words) describing your original work involving clinical or experimental research that relates to experimental or toxicologic pathology.

Student Travel Award Flyer and Application

Student Travel Award Judging Criteria

Young Investigator Award Judging Criteria

Poster Guidelines

STP Young Investigator Awards

Young Investigator Awards (1st, $500; 2nd, $250; 3rd, $100) are also presented at the STP meeting for the top three student poster abstracts. When you submit an abstract online, please check the appropriate box to indicate your interest in applying for the Young Investigator Award. Applicants will receive instructions about the selection process and poster judging times via email in April.

The IATP Charles Capen Trainee Award

The IATP Charles Capen Trainee Award recognizes Dr. Charles Capen and his legacy as a researcher, teacher, and mentor to the pathology and toxicology communities spanning more than four decades. Dr. Capen was recognized worldwide as an exceptional leader in veterinary and biomedical research. He was a highly regarded mentor to graduate students and postdoctoral scientists. His students and trainees are now leaders throughout academia, government, and industry and have contributed significantly to his reputation as an outstanding teacher and research mentor. The International Academy of Toxicologic Pathology funds an award in the amount of $750 USD which can be used by the successful applicant for travel or registration costs to attend a conference of a Society of Toxicologic Pathology or related meeting.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated achievements in the field of toxicologic pathology including but not limited to:

1. Research contributing to public safety as it relates to the adverse health effects of xenobiotics;
2. Establishing test methods and standards that enhance the field of toxicologic pathology; and/or
3. Developing new or novel uses of toxicologic pathology in safety research.

IATP was established in 1999. Its purpose is to recognize and accredit toxicologic pathologists whose work affects the public welfare throughout the world. Fellows of IATP are scientists who have achieved expert status in the practice of toxicologic pathology through scientific leadership and innovation, which benefits society and their profession. Accreditation in IATP is based on formal training in pathology, demonstrated achievement, proven ability, continuing practice, and expertise. Agencies, universities and other organizations regularly seek out IATP Fellows to serve as guest lecturers, panel experts, and consultants.

IATP Charles Capen Trainee Award for Best Manuscript Application

IATP Charles Capen Trainee Award for Best Manuscript Judging Criteria