Study wherever you choose in the world. Positive updates! The fellowship for the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) is open right now. We will go into great detail regarding this fellowship, its advantages, and the step-by-step application procedure in this post.
For overseas students, the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Fellowship 2024–2025 is a fully supported grant. The winner of this fellowship will receive a stipend of up to US$50,000 to help with living expenses and return flights.
The ICO-Allergan Advanced Research Fellowship is available to young doctors of ophthalmology worldwide who wish to work at a selected university conducting basic or clinical research. Enhancing ophthalmic education to improve eye care and contribute to the global conservation and restoration of vision is one of the ICO’s primary goals and responsibilities. The ICO offers projects and educational programs to support and advance ophthalmic education, especially in underdeveloped countries, in order to fulfill this objective.
Scholarship Benefit
The recipient of the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Fellowship receives a stipend of up to US$50,000 to help with living costs and return flights.
Qualifications criteria for International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Fellowship 2024
To apply for this fellowship, you must meet up with the following criteria:
Required Language: English
Eligible Countries: All World Countries.
Research Requirements:
Description of previous work in the field of the application
Detailed CV, including detailed publications list and impact factors
Endorsement of the current program director
Feasibility confirmation of chosen host university
A detailed description of how research work should be continued during the fellowship
Sustainability statement, e.g., confirmation from the present program director that the applicant may return after his/her fellowship and resume his/her position.
Basic Requirements:
Minimum 12 months of research training.
Online application on the ICO website.
Applications will be accepted for research work in the following sub-specialties: Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Retina, Tumours, Uveitis, Dry Eye, and Cornea.
Copy of specialist exam in ophthalmology that must be successfully passed.
Applicant must be reasonably fluent in the language of the fellowship training center.
Applicant must be under 40 years of age at the time of applying.
The ICO recommends that candidates pass one or more ICO exams. We consider this in the assessment of applications From.
Applicants from countries with ophthalmologic societies that are Members of the ICO will receive special consideration to know more about members of the ICO click HERE.
To know more about the Eligibility Requirements click here.
Application Procedure
Follow the following steps to apply for this fellowship:
You will need to create an ICO Account if you do not already have one.
Select a Fellowship: After identifying your country, the ICO Fellowship(s) you are eligible for will be shown.
Complete Eligibility Check: You will be asked to provide information in order to determine if you are eligible to receive the selected ICO Fellowship.
ICO Eligibility Review: After your information is submitted to the ICO your eligibility will be determined. You will be notified of the decision and asked to complete the application or informed that you are not eligible.
Apply to a Host Training Center: If you are eligible, you will select and apply to a host. Please note that you may only apply to one host at a time.
Host Application Review: Your request will be reviewed by the host you have selected. If accepted, you will need to confirm details agreed upon between you and the host. If your request is declined, you will need to select another host.
Fellowship Application Submitted: You will be notified that your application is complete and will be reviewed by the appropriate ICO Fellowship Committee.
