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Sponsored and Funded by the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology
CLOSED FOR 2008

  • Two to three scholarships to support attendance are awarded each year.
  • Applications from academicians and poison center researchers in developing nations will be considered.
  • Each scholarship will cover the expenses (air travel, ground transportation, meals, hotel, meeting registration) for the visiting scholar to attend the North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology (NACCT) to be held in Toronto, Canada, September 11-16, 2008.
  • Selection will be based on the scientific merit of the submitted abstract together with the research potential of the applicant based on his/her application, letter of support and curriculum vitae.
  • Applicants’ abstracts must first be accepted by the NACCT Abstract Review Committee to be considered for the International Travel Scholarship (http://www.clintox.org)
  • Preference will be given to junior level faculty member who has not previously visited the United States or Canada.
  • To receive the scholarship, by July 1, 2008, applicants must be able to demonstrate their ability to obtain a visa to travel to Canada for the NACCT.

Application Procedure:
CLOSED FOR 2008

  1. Submit an abstract of a research project as outlined in the meeting application materials. Instructions may be obtained at http://www.clintox.org. Deadline for submission is April 1, 2008 at 23:59 PM EDT.
Email the following to the AACT Office (information provided below):
  1. Applicant’s cover letter
  2. Completed application. Click here for application. (MS Word File)
  3. Copy of the abstract submitted to the North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology.
  4. A current copy of the applicant’s curriculum vitae.
  5. Letter of support from the applicant’s department chair or direct supervisor.
  6. A tentative budget for travel from your city of origin to Toronto, Canada, the site of the meeting. Generally, the least expensive air carrier should be used.

The deadline for the receipt of both abstracts and scholarship application materials is April 1, 2008.

For additional information or meeting information contact:

Susie Wilson
Executive Director
American Academy of Clinical Toxicology
777 East Park Drive, PO Box 8820
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8820
717-558-7847 (Voice)
717-558-7841 (Fax)
E-mail: swilson@pamedsoc.org