ICO-Allergan Advanced Research Fellowship

The ICO-Allergan Advanced Research Fellowship allows one young ophthalmologist to continue basic or clinical research at a chosen university, preferably in a foreign country to where they live.

• Open to candidates from all countries
• Applications will be accepted for research work in the following subspecialties: Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Retina, Tumours, Uveitis, Dry Eye, and Cornea
• One fellowship awarded per year, with US$50,000 stipend.
• The deadline to apply is 28 February 2020.
• The 2020-ICO-Allergan Advanced Research fellow will be chosen and notified at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) meeting (3 May to 7 May 2020) in Baltimore.

The 2020-ICO-Allergan Advanced Research fellow will be officially announced at WOC 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa, 26 to 29 June 2020.

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum 12 months of research training
• Online application on the ICO website (see below)
• Copy of specialist exam in ophthalmology that must be successfully passed
• Applicant must be under 40 years of age at the time of applying
• Applicant must be reasonably fluent in the language of the fellowship training center
• The ICO recommends that candidates pass one or more ICO exams. We consider this in the assessment of applications.
• Applicants from countries with ophthalmologic societies that are Members of the ICO will receive special consideration.

Research Requirements:

• Detailed CV
• Detailed publications list and impact factors
• Description of previous work in the field of the application
• Endorsement of the current program director
• Detailed description of how research work should be continued during the fellowship
• Feasibility confirmation of chosen host university
• Sustainability statement, e.g., confirmation from the present program director that the applicant may return after his/her fellowship and resume his/her position.

How to Apply:

• The application deadline is 28 February 2020.
• View the online application.
• Questions?  Please review Frequently Asked Questions before contacting the ICO Fellowship Committee at: fellowship@icoph.org.