ICO-AbbVie Advanced Research Fellowship

Awarded by : International Council of Ophthalmology

Updated on Jul 07, 2026
Kashish Saini

University Research Analyst

ICO-AbbVie Advanced Research Fellowship

  • Applicable for

    All universities in India +238 more

  • Max scholarship per student

    Rs 47,70,007/-

  • No. of students to be awarded

    Varies

  • Course Level

    Masters

  • Intake year

    Sep 2026

  • Type of scholarships

    Merit

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Scholarship Overview

  • The International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) and AbbVie Advanced Research Fellowship allows a young ophthalmologist to continue basic or clinical research at a chosen university, preferably in a foreign country to where they live
  • The fellowship is open to candidates from all countries

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree

This scholarship is applicable for all universities in India, UK, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand +234 more

  • Applications will be accepted for research work in the following subspecialties: Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Retina, Tumours, Uveitis, Dry Eye, and Cornea

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: USD 50,000 => Rs 47,70,007

Conversion rate used: 1 USD = Rs. 96.57 (last updated 28th July 2026)

Scholarship amount will be given: Yearly

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees ×Not covered in scholarship
Living Expense ×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation ×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses ×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care ×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover ×Not covered in scholarship
Application ×Not covered in scholarship
Others ×Not covered in scholarship

  •  There is one fellowship awarded per year, with US$ 50,000 stipend

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

  • Applicant must be under 40 years of age at the time of applying

Exams Details

Exam name Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
UG Required

Eligibility

  • Applicant must be a graduate of an ophthalmology residency training program and a specialist exam in ophthalmology must be successfully passed
  • Minimum 12 months of research training must be completed
  • Applicant must be reasonably fluent in the language of the fellowship training center and/or English

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India +238 more

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
CV Required
Work Experience Required
Official transcripts Required

  • Detailed curriculum vitae
  • Detailed publication list and impact factors
  • Description of previous work in the field of the application
  • Application endorsement by the current program director/employer
  • Detailed description of how research work should be continued during the fellowship
  • Feasibility confirmation of the chosen host university
  • Confirmation from the present program director/employer that the applicant may return after his/her fellowship and resume his/her position.

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

Date Additional Details
Application final end date Not Available
  •  The application deadline 31 March each year

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

FAQ Link https://icoph.org/ico-fellowship/ico-fellowships-frequently-asked-questions/
Contact email icofellowship@icoph.org

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