Robert Machemer Foundation

General Information:

THE ROBERT MACHEMER FOUNDATION

VITREORETINAL RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP

Description of Machemer Scholarships:

Who is eligible? Eligible applicants are not-for-profit institutions within the United States supporting the training of vitreoretinal fellows in scientific, medical and/or surgical research to improve knowledge of the causes and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases. There is no restriction as to nationality of the designated trainee.

What does the scholarship support? The scholarship provides support for one year of research training at the institution for a single fellow in scientific, medical and/or surgical research to improve knowledge of the causes and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases. Because the trainee will be working in research, he or she cannot spend more than 25% time in clinical care.

Can an institution submit several applications? Institutions are limited to two applications per year. Only one scholarship will be granted to an institution each year.

How are scholarships selected? Applications will be reviewed by the Robert Machemer Foundation Board for the potential of the trainee, quality of research and mentoring plan and budget. The Robert Machemer Foundation Board will determine the allocation of Machemer Scholarships from available funds. Scholarships are selected based first on the trainee’s clear commitment to applying research to the challenges of vitreoretinal diseases and surgery and a demonstration of potential to pursue a rigorous program of training; and second on the mentor and institutional plan for quality research training that will improve the understanding of the causes and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

How to Apply

Download full Application PDF here: Application

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