Since 1949, Ezell Fellowships have provided support to graduate students enrolled in a full-time program of study and training in vision-related research, which leads to a Master's or PhD degree. Fellowships are for one year, and the current amount awarded is $8,000. Each student also receives two $750 travel grants in order to attend the Academy's annual meeting and the ARVO meeting. Applicants must be a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO), whether as a student, candidate, or Fellow at the time of acceptance of any award. The Ezell Fellowship program is extremely competitive. Some Fellowships focus on specialized areas of research, such as glaucoma, cornea and contact lenses, and binocular vision and pediatrics. Preference will be given to first time awardees. Previous Ezell Fellows are eligible to apply. The maximum number of times an individual can be awarded an Ezell Fellowship is two. Two letters of recommendation are required from persons qualified to comment on the applicant's educational qualifications, research abilities, potential, and future teaching capabilities. More information about the requirements are available on the fellowship's website. Please contact Sarah Kidd, Manager, Programs and Donor Relations for any questions about this award.