If you’re looking to obtain international ophthalmology experience and want to make a difference to the people of East Timor, apply today for the 2011 Hobart Eye Surgeons East Timor Scholarship.

Together with RANZCO & The RANZCO Eye Foundation, Hobart Eye Surgeons are offering one person the opportunity to be awarded a six month scholarship to practice international ophthalmology and train in areas such as small incision cataract surgery and experience in-country work in East Timor, including service delivery and capacity building.

The Eye Foundation, with Novartis Pharmaceuticals, is pleased to announce that applications are now invited for the Novartis Medical Retina Research Scholarships for 2011. It is intended that two scholarships of AUD$30,000 each will be awarded to candidates undertaking research in the area of medical retina.