International Glaucoma Research Fellowship

Overview

Unfunded international glaucoma fellowship emphasising early detection, epidemiology and neuroprotection research.

The programme

Training type

International Research Fellowship

Duration

15 months to 2 years

Start

Not stated on official page

Positions

One fellow at a time (Caprioli Fellowship)

Accreditation

Not stated on official page

Department

Department of Ophthalmology

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Institution policyInternationally trained physicians (often nominated by home institutions); UCLA-sponsored J-1 visa required (ECFMG-sponsored J-1 does not qualify); fellowships generally non-funded, so one year of funding must be documented

International applicants

Yes - international fellowship; candidates often nominated by institutions outside the US; must speak English sufficiently to communicate independently

Visa support

UCLA J-1 visa (DS-2019) required

Licence requirement

Medical Board of California Section 2111 appointment to participate in clinical activities

How to apply

Deadline

Rolling; applications can be submitted at any time of the year (Caprioli Fellowship in Glaucoma Research)

Application method

International Fellowship application, J-1 visa application and Section 2111 application sent to the fellowship coordinator

Funding

Funding

Unfunded

Official sources