ICO Fellowship 2027

The ICO Fellowship is a fully funded research fellowship for ophthalmology professionals to undertake basic or clinical research at a host university. It provides a stipend of up to US$50,000 to cover living expenses and return travel, and is open to applicants from around the world. The program supports international collaboration in ophthalmic education and research across subspecialties.

Living expenses stipend up to US$50,000 and return travel coverage; opportunity to conduct basic or clinical research at a host university

Open to ophthalmology researchers worldwide who are under 40 years of age at the time of applying; online eligibility checks and host applications are required.

Create an ICO account, identify eligible fellowships, complete eligibility checks, apply to a host training center, and submit the fellowship application through the ICO portal