Developing Country Eye Researcher Travel Fellowship, USA

For candidates from countries with developed research infrastructure:

• Must be in a position to share the knowledge gained at the meetings with colleagues upon return including potential funding opportunities, links to collaborators and instructors, and to share the latest information on good research practices

For candidates from countries without sophisticated research programs in place:

• Must be in a position to help establish and acquire the basic elements necessary for initiating understanding of carrying out research protocols, preparation of abstracts, and production of manuscripts

ARVO Members/Non-members

ARVO Members and non-members are eligible. The candidate is not expected to present at his or her initial meeting.

Prior ARVO Annual Meeting Attendance 
The candidate cannot have attended an ARVO Annual Meeting in the past.

Language Skills 

The candidate should have a sufficient command of English in order to participate in the scientific program.

Selection

The Developing Country Eye Researcher Travel Fellowship recipients are selected by the ARVO Foundation based on the established guidelines. 

Candidates must be nominated with one letter of support by any of the following:

• A national society or research institute
• A member of the International Chapter Affiliates Program
• An ARVO member
• A DCERF supporter
• Local/regional conference selection or awardees
• Collaborative Research Fellowship applicants (not selected for CRF award)
• Travel Grant applicants (not selected)

Candidates must complete a brief online application to collect their contact information, research interests, letter of support and CV no later than December 1.

Using the letter of support and the online application, the ARVO Foundation will select DCERF recipients based on their qualifications and the available funding. Winners will be notified by mid-January.