100,000 euro prize for Europe based toxicologist

Cefic, European Chemical Industry Council, in conjunction with EUROTOX has this week launched a €100,000 award for 'innovative interdisciplinary research' in the field of toxicology.

The prize is open to applicants based in Europe, and while there is no age limit, applications from early career scientists are particularly welcomed reports CORDIS.

The award will be made within the broad field of toxicology, including but not limited to alternatives to animal testing, susceptible populations (children, the elderly, pregnant women), toxicogenetics, toxicogenomics and bioinformatics.

In addition, the award will expand to epidemiology related to chemical exposure, bioremediation, and risk perception and communication.

Applications should be submitted in the form of a one to two page summary of the research project and the scientist's curriculum vitae.

Further information on the prize can be obtained from Cefic. Remarks: The closing date for applications is 1 March 2004Category: MiscellaneousData Source Provider: European chemical industry council (Cefic)Document Reference: Based on information from CeficSubject Index : Scientific ResearchRCN: 21286