To encourage talented persons to pursue full-time careers in Optometric research and education, the AOF offers fellowships to post graduate students (primarily optometrists) who are entering or continuing a full-time study that leads to the Masters or Ph.D. degree in vision science.
by American Optometric Foundation
American Optometric Foundation
Vistakon Grants
To encourage talented persons to pursue full-time careers in optometry, the American Optometric Foundation (AOF) is now accepting proposals for research grants sponsored by Vistakon. The grants will fund basic or clinical research in the area of soft disposable contact lenses.
Sheldon Wechsler and George Mertz Contact Lens Residency Awards
The award provides incentive and support to talented optometric residents who demonstrate a passion and commitment to practice, research, and education. The goal of this award is to invest in the evolution of the field of contact lenses.
Terrance M. Ingraham Pediatric Optometry Residency Awards
A goal of this award is to invest in the evolution of the field of pediatric optometry, particularly the application of soft contact lenses for children’s vision disorders, by providing opportunities for optometry residents to be future practitioners, educators, and researchers.