Awarded once per year, provided sufficient funds are available 

Aim

• To promote research in paediatric ophthalmology and support young researchers in this field.

Eligibility

• < 35 years old (defined as <35 years at midnight of the deadline for abstract submissions for the annual congress)
• A candidate who has not been awarded this grant before
• EPOS member and attends the annual meeting

Criteria 

• Scientific excellence of the submitted project
• Novelty, potential clinical value and significance of the project in the field of paediatric ophthalmology
• Strength of motivation and Curriculum Vitae of the applicant

Adjudication Evaluation and Process 

Evaluated by EPOS Board Members

1. Application:  

2. Evaluation

At the EPOS board meeting prior to the annual meeting. 

3. Announcement

At the end of the annual meeting. 

4. Presentation

The researcher must present a progress report at the annual meeting in the following year, and the final report in the following 1-2 years.

Awardees