Eligibility

General Information

  • The submission deadline is December 1st, 2025;
  • The submitter must upload all the documents set below;
  • The Scientific Committee will review all the documents received, and the submitters will receive a notification letter by February 5th, 2026;
  • Members who have not won will still receive a letter and free registration to the OCT & RETINA FORUM;
  • The winner will receive a free registration and hotel accommodation for the OCT & Retina Forum;
  • The successful applicant will be notified of the award and asked to sign a letter of acceptance.

The winner will be asked to:

  • Present a 15-minute lecture during the OCT & RETINA Forum Congress
  • The winner MUST be present at the Congress

To earn this award, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Young ophthalmologist physicians & other academics
  • No older than 45 years old in 2026 (born not before 1981)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) including a list of publications (highlighting the 5 most relevant publications), relevant work experience, and any previous awards or honours
  • Two sponsorship letters from distinguished experts in the same field. The letters must be signed by an external expert outside the institution where the work is performed
  • 5 publications in retina studies

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