ARVO / ARVO Foundation
awards, grants, fellowships

Opportunties available for every stage of your career

ARVO / ARVO Foundation
awards, grants, fellowships

Opportunties available for every stage of your career

ARVO and the ARVO Foundation provide nearly $500,000 in funding annually to the eye and vision research community. Awards, grants and fellowship are available to members and nonmembers in several topic areas, including special awards for young investigators, underrepresented groups in ophthalmology and international members. Consider applying for an award to propel your career and professional growth.


Outstanding achievement awards

 

ARVO Advocacy Awards

Honoring the crucial work of advocates in the eye and vision research field.
Open Nov. 1 - Jan. 5

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ARVO Achievement Awards

Recognizing exceptional contributions to ophthalmology and visual science.
Open Nov. 1 - March 1

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ARVO Foundation Awards

Supporting researchers and clinicians in every career stage.
Open Aug. 1 - Oct. 1

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Training, leadership and mentorship programs

Women's Leadership Development Program (WLDP): Consider applying to be a mentee/mentor in this highly interactive, year-long learning experience focused on leadership skill development, facilitating leadership opportunities and networking within ARVO. Applications open Sept. 1 - Oct. 31.

Fellow of ARVO (FARVO)

The title of ARVO Fellow is an honor recognizing current ARVO members for their individual accomplishments, leadership and contributions to the Association. Eligibility for the Gold/Silver Fellow designation is determined by a point system under which members are awarded points for participation in various ARVO activities.