The International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)  Fellowships Program was organized to help promising young  ophthalmologists from developing countries improve their practical  skills and broaden their perspectives of ophthalmology.  Fellows are  expected to bring the acquired knowledge and skills back to their home  countries and take part in programs to preserve vision and prevent  blindness.

Deadline: 30 Sep 2013

 

How to Apply

The steps to apply for an ICO fellowship are listed below. Please be sure to check the eligibility requirements for the specific fellowship for which you are applying. You will need to create an ICO Account if you do not already have one.

Applicants must be under 40 years of age or less at time of  application and are expected to return to their home country upon  completion of the fellowship.

Steps

1. Select a Fellowship: After identifying your country, the ICO Fellowship(s) you are eligible for will be shown.
2. Complete Eligibility Check: You will be asked to provide information in order to determine if you are eligible to receive the selected ICO Fellowship.
3. ICO Eligibility Review: After your information  is submitted to the ICO your eligibility will be determined. You will be  notified of the decision and asked to complete the application or  informed that you are not eligible.
4. Apply to a Host Training Center: If you are eligible, you will select and apply to a host.
5. Host Application Review: Your request will be  reviewed by the host you have selected. If accepted, you will need to  confirm details agreed upon between you and the host. If your request is  declined, you will need to select another host.
6. Fellowship Application Submitted: You will be notified that your application is complete and will be reviewed by the appropriate ICO Fellowship Committee.

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