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For researchers in ophthalmology, attending conferences such as the ARVO Annual Meeting presents an invaluable opportunity to share findings and network with peers. To facilitate participation, various travel grants are available, covering registration fees and providing stipends for travel expenses. These grants target individuals whose work has significantly contributed to the vision research community.
To qualify for these grants, applicants must have an accepted abstract for presentation at the ARVO Annual Meeting. Notifications regarding grant recipients are typically sent prior to the registration deadline, allowing researchers to plan their travel accordingly.
Types of travel grants offered
The ARVO Foundation, supported by its members and partner organizations, funds a range of travel grants tailored to different research areas and demographics. Here are some of the grants available:
Specialized grants for targeted research
Among the notable awards, the American Macular Degeneration Foundation Travel Grants support two researchers each year focusing on macular degeneration. Additionally, the American Uveitis Society Travel Grant is designated for young scientists whose work is accepted by the Immunology and Microbiology section of the conference.
Furthermore, the Elizabeth Anderson Memorial Travel Grants honor Elizabeth Anderson’s legacy by providing opportunities for emerging researchers with accepted abstracts in the fields of inherited retinal degeneration and macular degeneration.
Grants for international and developing researchers
Several travel grants aim to support international researchers, including the ARVO Travel Grants, which assist those with high-scoring abstracts, regardless of their country of origin. Similarly, the Joanne G. Angle Memorial Travel Grants are awarded to young researchers from developing nations, along with one grant designated for a US-based researcher.
For Italian researchers, the IRCCS-Fondazione G. B. Bietti Travel Grants provide financial assistance, ensuring that their groundbreaking work in ophthalmology receives the recognition it deserves. The BrightFocus Foundation Travel Grants are another vital resource, offering support to early-career investigators focusing on age-related macular degeneration or glaucoma.
Memorial grants and their significance
Many travel grants carry the names of esteemed professionals who have made significant contributions to the field. For instance, the Grant Wood Balkema Memorial Travel Grant honors Dr. Balkema’s commitment to undergraduate research, while the Robert B. Barlow, Jr. Memorial Travel Grant supports trainees investigating the functional analysis of the visual system.
These memorial grants not only provide funding but also inspire the next generation of researchers. The Roger Beuerman Memorial Travel Grant recognizes efforts in ocular surface or tear film studies, reflecting the diverse areas of ophthalmic research that these grants support.
Additional funding opportunities for specialized research
Other grants cater to unique research focuses, such as the Ramon F. Dacheux II Memorial Travel Grant for student researchers in visual neuroscience and the M. Velma Dobson Memorial Travel Grant for studies on visual development in infants and children. These grants highlight the importance of nurturing innovative research across various subfields of ophthalmology.
To qualify for these grants, applicants must have an accepted abstract for presentation at the ARVO Annual Meeting. Notifications regarding grant recipients are typically sent prior to the registration deadline, allowing researchers to plan their travel accordingly.0
To qualify for these grants, applicants must have an accepted abstract for presentation at the ARVO Annual Meeting. Notifications regarding grant recipients are typically sent prior to the registration deadline, allowing researchers to plan their travel accordingly.1