travel Grants
Travel Grants for Graduate Students
Travel grants are available to OSU graduate students presenting research findings relating to Interdisciplinary Toxicology. These areas may include, but are not limited to:
- Environmental chemistry
- Cytotoxicity studies
- Environmental policy
- Risk assessment
This grant provides partial support for students presenting at national/international meetings. The application deadline is rolling.
Applications should consist of the following:
1. A brief description of the student’s research project.
2. An explanation of how travel support will benefit professional development.
3. A letter of support from the student’s advisor.
The Paracelsus Award is an annual cash prize awarded to a “top” ITP student based on activities throughout the year. A letter of application with a summary of participation/accomplishments listed below is required. Additionally, a letter from the student's academic advisor in support of the application is requested and should be sent separately.
active participation in ITP-sponsored events (e.g., seminars, GSIT meetings)
- evidence of outstanding academic record in ITP courses
- evidence of any leadership roles related to toxicology
- evidence of toxicology-related scholarships or awards
Deadline May 20 - please submit letters electronically to
Awards and Recognition
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2018
Congratulations to Chris Goodchild for his best PhD Platform Presentation and to Jeff Krall for his best Undergraduate Poster Presentation at North American SETAC!
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2017
Congratulations are in order for Minu Pilvankar, a student in the Interdisciplinary Toxicology Program, for receiving the International ACM SIGHPC/Intel Computational and Data Science Fellowship. This fellowship aims to provide opportunities for students who have not traditionally participated in data and computational science. Twelve fellows were selected for their potential for excellence in their field and their ability to serve as leaders and role models for workplace diversity. As part of the fellowship, Minu will receive an annual stipend of $15,000 to support her doctoral research. This is the first time that this prestigious fellowship has been earned by a student at Oklahoma State University.
Minu is pursuing her doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering under the guidance of Dr. Ashlee Ford Versypt, with whom she also received her Master’s at OSU. Minu’s work focuses on creating computer models of the biochemical networks in podocytes to better understand the physiological and biochemical complications arising from Diabetic Kidney Disease. This research could lead to the development of better drug therapies and delivery methods for individuals with this condition. For more information about Minu’s achievement, check out the full write-up here.