Abstract and Application Deadline: March 30
Student Travel Grants are available to Graduate Students for participation in the STP 45th Annual Symposium of the Society of Toxicologic Pathology. Each student who is chosen will receive a stipend (approximately $1,000 varies yearly) to defray travel, and lodging costs associated with attending the symposium, complimentary meeting registration, and complimentary student membership (for the following year). Recipients will be honored at the Awards and Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday.
Submit an abstract online describing your original work involving clinical or experimental research that relates to experimental or toxicologic pathology.
Student Travel Grant Application
Student Travel Grant Judging Criteria
Application Deadline: December 1, 2025
The Daniel Morton and Laura Dill Morton Scholarship was established in 2016 to provide an award annually to an outstanding student/trainee with an interest in toxicologic pathology. Students with a DVM or equivalent degree enrolled in a full-time graduate or residency program who demonstrate commitment to toxicologic pathology and high potential for a successful career in this field are encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit a personal statement describing current research activities, interests and activities related to toxicologic pathology, and professional goals, two professional letters of recommendation with one letter from their academic advisor, and Curriculum Vitae.
Applicants will be judged based on level of demonstrated interest in the field of toxicologic pathology, letters of recommendation and CV. In addition to an engraved plaque, the awardee will receive a $7,500.00 monetary award for such purposes as they deem appropriate. While attendance at the next STP Annual Symposium the year of receipt is not a requirement, should the awardee be in attendance, they will be recognized during the Awards & Recognition Ceremony at the STP Annual Symposium. Award acknowledgement will be included on the STP website and in the annual symposium issue of Toxicologic Pathology.
Daniel Morton and Laura Dill Morton Scholarship Application
Abstract and Application Deadline: March 30
Young Investigator Awards (1st, $750; 2nd, $500; 3rd, $250) 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.
Young Investigator Award Judging Criteria
Application Deadline: March 30
The Environmental Toxicologic Pathology Special Interest Group (ETP-SIG) Student Research Award recognizes a student for their achievements and contribution to environmental toxicologic pathology via research presented at the STP Annual Symposium. The contribution should enhance the ETP-SIG’s mission which is to support the advancement of scientific investigation into the health effects of environmental stressors that may impact humans or animals.
Undergraduate, veterinary, and graduate students, as well as residents and postdoctoral fellows may apply. The award recipient will receive The Fundamental of Toxicologic Pathology 3rd Edition and will be recognized an ETP-SIG meeting. Thank you to Elsevier for donating the prize.
To apply, in addition to submitting a first author poster abstract online for the STP Annual Symposium, please submit the following documents:
The successful candidate will be expected to attend the STP Annual Symposium to present the poster.
STP ETP-SIG Student Research Award Application
Application Deadline: March 30
The Charles Capen Trainee Poster Award, jointly sponsored by the International Academy of Toxicologic Pathology (IATP) and the Society of Toxicologic Pathology (STP), honors the legacy of Dr. Charles Capen as a researcher, teacher, and mentor whose career spanned more than four decades.
The award recipient will receive a $750.00 monetary prize to support their continued education and training in the field of toxicologic pathology. In addition, qualified student awardees will receive complimentary STP student membership for the following year. To be eligible for student membership, individuals must be enrolled full-time or part-time in a professional veterinary or medical program, or in a graduate degree, residency, or postdoctoral training program. The recipient will be formally recognized during the Awards and Recognition Ceremony at the STP Annual Symposium. Applicants must submit a full poster presenting original research related to clinical or experimental toxicologic pathology, with preference given to work focused on metabolic or endocrine disorders. However, high-quality submissions in other areas relevant to toxicologic pathology will also be given fair consideration. Submissions based on published manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, where the applicant is listed as the first author, are especially encouraged. Eligible applicants include trainees currently pursuing an academic degree or engaged in a training or residency program in experimental or toxicologic pathology, or a related discipline. This includes veterinary students, pathology residents (veterinary or medical), and MS or PhD candidates. Individuals who have recently completed their graduate studies (within 12 months of the application deadline) are also eligible, provided the research was conducted while enrolled in a qualifying program. Attendance at the STP Annual Symposium in the year the award is presented is mandatory. Applicants must submit a personal statement, curriculum vitae (CV), and a letter of recommendation to be considered. Please refer to the instructions below for detailed application guidelines. 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. For more information on IATP please visit the IATP website.IATP/STP Charles Capen Trainee Poster Award Application
IATP/STP Charles Capen Trainee Poster Award Judging Criteria
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