Beta Sigma Kappa (BSK) Research Fellowship
The Beta Sigma Kappa Research Fellowship funds early-career optometric faculty and residents to conduct research in vision science, clinical practice, or eye-related public health.
Funder: American Academy of Optometry
Due Dates: June 22, 2026 (submission window closes / full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One fellowship of $4,000 awarded annually; supports research for up to one year.
Summary: Supports early-career optometric faculty and residents conducting research in vision science, clinical practice, or eye-related public health.
Key Information: Applicants must be AAO members and within three years of initial faculty appointment, or optometric residents/fellows.
Description
The Beta Sigma Kappa (BSK) Research Fellowship, administered by the American Academy of Optometry Foundation in partnership with the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society, is designed to support new optometric and vision science faculty and optometric residents at the beginning of their careers. The fellowship encourages research across a broad spectrum of topics in vision science, clinical practice, or eye-related public health. Awardees are expected to use the funds for educational or research purposes, present their findings at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Optometry, and acknowledge the support of the sponsoring organizations in all publications and presentations. The program emphasizes scientific merit, institutional support, and dissemination of research findings.
