Scholarships & Prizes

Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships in Vision & Eye Health Research at the Save Sight Institute Two full-time postgraduate scholarships are available for suitably qualified candidates to undertake research studies leading to a PhD in vision and eye health research. A good honours degree in the biomedical sciences or a medical, optometry, veterinary or dental degree is required. The projects available range from basic laboratory science to clinical studies and include studies of normal eye development and ageing, eye disease and visual function. Detailed information about potential projects and supervisors is available on the Save Sight Institute website (Internet address: see below). Each Save Sight Institute scholarship is valued at $25,000 per annum (tax exempt) and may be renewed for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress. Applicants must be Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens. Further information can be obtained from Dr Michele Madigan, Postgraduate Coordinator, Save Sight Institute/Discipline of Ophthalmology, The University of Sydney (C09), GPO Box 4337, Sydney NSW 2001 (Phone: 02 9382 7283; Fax: 02 9382 7318; E-mail: see below). Applications should be sent direct to Dr Madigan at the above address and should include a curriculum vitae, a copy of an academic transcript, and the names and contact details of at least two referees. Web:   http://www.eye.usyd.edu.au/research/projects.html Email: michele@eye.usyd.edu.au

University of Sydney Scholarships

Medical Program Prizes & Scholarships

Prizes in Ophthalmology   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists Prize Founded in 1965 by The Ophthalmological Society of Australia (Australian Medical Association). Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the Prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Clinical Ophthalmology and Eye Health to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for the best Option project in Clinical Ophthalmology and Eye Health. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the Prize may be shared. Value: $250 and medal The prize is awarded subject to funds being made available by the donor.   James and Margaret Claffy Prize in Ophthalmology Founded in 1965 by a gift from an anonymous donor. Provided the work is of sufficient merit, the Prize may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Clinical Ophthalmology and Eye Health to a candidate for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for a meritorious essay (1500 words) on a topic set by the Discipline of Clinical Ophthalmology and Eye Health. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the Prize may be shared. Value: $360 Current topic for the essay: "Ethical issues in organ transplantation with particular reference to corneal transplantation". The essay should explore barriers to community acceptance (1500 words).   Clarence and Mabel Clark Prizes Established in 1988 by a bequest from the late Clarence Manning Clark. Provided the work is of sufficient merit, two Prizes may be awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine on the recommendation of the Head of the Discipline of Clinical Ophthalmology and Eye Health to candidates enrolled in the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery for meritorious Honours project in ophthalmology or visual science. In the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit, the Prizes may be shared. Value: $700 each   Contact: Dr John Grigg Telephone: +61 2 9382 7301 Email: johng@eye.usyd.edu.au