The Eye Foundation, with RANZCO and Hobart Eye Surgeons, is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Hobart Eye Surgeons East Timor Scholarship 2010. The Scholarship will provide an opportunity for the successful candidate, who is committed to the practice of international ophthalmology, to 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.