Beta Sigma Kappa Research Fellowship
The Beta Sigma Kappa Research Fellowship supports early-career optometry and vision science researchers in conducting innovative studies in clinical practice, vision science, or eye-related public health.
Funder: American Academy of Optometry
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Beta Sigma Kappa Research Fellowship, projected)
Funding Amounts: One award of $4,000 annually; supports research projects up to one year in duration.
Summary: Supports early-career optometric and vision science faculty and residents in conducting research in vision science, clinical practice, or eye-related public health.
Key Information: Eligibility limited to new faculty (within 3 years of appointment), optometric residents, or fellows who are AAO members.
Description
The Beta Sigma Kappa Research Fellowship, administered by the American Academy of Optometry Foundation in partnership with the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society, is designed to foster early-career research in optometry and vision science. The fellowship supports new optometric and vision science faculty, as well as optometric residents and fellows, enabling them to pursue research projects that address questions relevant to clinical optometry, vision science, or eye-related public health. The fellowship aims to encourage scholarly contributions, innovation, and the dissemination of research findings through presentations and publications.
