The Ohio Affiliate of Prevent Blindness is accepting applications for its 2020 Young Investigator Student Fellowship Awards for Female Scholars in Vision Research. The Fellowship Program provides support for outstanding female scientists committed to pursuing biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research careers relevant to the mission of Prevent Blindness – to prevent blindness and preserve sight. Awards will range from $3,000 to $5,000 for research conducted during the summer of 2020. The deadline for applications is Friday, February 15.
Applicants must be post-baccalaureate students enrolled in a masters or doctorate program, female, citizens or permanent residents of the United States, and conducting their research with a recognized academic institution in the State of Ohio.
Prevent Blindness will give preference to fellowship applications which investigate public health issues related to the burden of eye-related health and safety topics. Applications from diverse fields in the health sciences including, but not limited to ophthalmology, optometry, nursing, genetics, public health, nutrition, gerontology, neuroscience, pharmacy, and bioengineering, are appropriate to the goals of this fellowship award.
For more information, please contact Prevent Blindness, Ohio Affiliate or call 800.301.2020 ext. 112.