College of Optometrists/IGA Research Awards 2013

The International Glaucoma Association (IGA) runs a grants programme in collaboration with The College of Optometrists and is pleased to offer Research Awards up to the value of £35,000 in 2013. The closing date for applications is 15 April 2013.

Animal experimentation is specifically excluded from work supported by the International Glaucoma Association Fellowships.

This is a research award to facilitate research into supporting patients during their glaucoma care.

Applicants must be optometrists and should be members of the College of Optometrists.

Applications are invited from practices and individuals based in the UK.

To find out more please contact us on 01233 64 81 67 or email us at info@iga.org.uk

Congratulations to the winner of the IGA/College of Optometrists Award 2012

Researcher: Subash Sukumar, Specialist Optometrist, Community Eye Service, Pennine Care, Bury

Project Title: The influence of socioeconomic and clinical risk factors upon progression of visual field in patients with glaucoma

Download a grant application form here: IGA CoO Award 2013- Application Form and Guidance

• Research grants

  • RCOphth - IGA Research Grants 2013
  • RCN - IGA Research Awards 2013
  • College of Optometrists/IGA Research Awards 2013
  • UK & Eire Glaucoma Society Research Awards 2012
  • NIHR Non-Commercial Partner Status

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