Pharmacology/toxicology awards are to support career-development activities of scientists prepared to engage in research that integrates information on molecular or cellular mechanisms of action with information on the effects of an agent observed in an intact organism, either in experimental animal or clinical studies or both. Download the program brochure (PDF).

• Pre Doctoral Fellowships - This program provides two years of stipend funding during the doctoral program after course work has been completed and the remaining training activity is a student's research project. An applicant must be a full-time student and the Department Chair or graduate officer is expected to verify the applicant's doctoral candidacy. More >>>

• Post Doctoral Fellowships - This is a program introduced in 2001 to facilitate career entry into pharmacology/toxicology at the level of post doctoral training. The program provides stipend funding for recent graduates from Ph.D. programs who seek to develop pharmacology/toxicology research skills through formal postdoctoral training. Recent graduates from pharmacology Ph.D. programs interested in postdoctoral experience that integrates pharmacology with a morphologic specialty (cell biology/anatomy/pathology) are also eligible to apply for this fellowship. An application must include a research plan written by the applicant, a mentor's research record, and a description of how the mentored experience will enhance the applicant's career development in pharmacology/toxicology. More >>>

• Sabbatical Fellowships - This program provides stipend funding to enable faculty members at all levels with active research programs an opportunity to work at other institutions for periods of six months to one year to learn new skills or develop new collaborations that will enhance their research and research training activities in pharmacology/toxicology. Applicants are expected to have approval (or pending approval) for a sabbatical leave from their home institution, and provide an endorsement from the mentor who will sponsor their visiting scientist activity. Matching funds must be provided through the University. More >>>

• Research Starter Grant - This program supports individuals beginning independent research careers in academia. Applicants must be appointed to an entry-level tenure-track or equivalent permanent position in a department or unit responsible for pharmacology/toxicology activities as part of its core mission. The description of an applicant's career goals and the Department Chair's description of institutional support for an applicant's salary, are also important components of the evaluation. More >>>