Grants and scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students in Optometry are provided to encourage innovative research in eye care and to ensure India sees qualified eye care specialists who will help in improving the quality of eye care education.
• Short Term Fellowship for Optometrists in Diabetic Retinopathy - Round 1
• Student Research Grants 2017-2018
• Student Research Grants 2016-2017
• Student Research Grants 2015-2016
Sponsored by JSW Foundation, Ms Jyothi Thomas of Manipal University received the scholarship for the year 2013-14 for her PhD research titled “Development of a protocol for screening visual impairment in children aged 3 to 6 yearsâ€.
Sponsored by Lawrence & Mayo, scholarship for the year 2014-15was awarded to Ms Valarmathi Arunachalam from Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai for her PhD research titled “Efficacy of coloured filters on the environmental perception, social behaviour and reading ability of children with autism spectrum disorderâ€.