The SOT recognizes that supplemental training experiences facilitate the successful entry of graduate students into the modern toxicology workforce. STEP provides funding to cover costs associated with additional training related to toxicology that addresses the student's identified skill gap. Closing the skill gap will enhance the student's career opportunities. Applicants will identify professional development workshops, short courses, or events that would help with this unmet need. Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD program in toxicology or related field at the time of application and have (A) completed at least four semesters or six quarters in the program and (B) successfully passed the comprehensive examination (or equivalent) to reach PhD candidacy. Applicants must also be a SOT graduate student member at the time of application and a SOT student or postdoctoral member at the time of the experience. The applicant's PhD advisor must complete a recommendation form indicating approval of the applicant's participation in the defined professional development activity; the date the applicant passed the comprehensive/qualifying exam and anticipated defense date; the relevance and value of the activity to the applicant's career goals; why the proposed activity is beyond the scope of the training needed to complete their graduate research project; why this activity cannot be met by the trainee's graduate program; and the availability of funds proposed to cover costs in excess of $1,000, if applicable. A letter of support from the host/organizer of the supplemental training experience describing the availability and details of the training is also required. Please visit the award's website or contact the Society of Toxicology for more information.