Fredric Rosemore Low Vision Educational Grants
Background
The American Optometric Foundation (AOF) is delighted to announce the Fredric Rosemore Low Vision Educational Grant program. At least two $2,000 grants are planned to be awarded annually.
The Rosemore Low Vision Educational Grants are intended to increase interest and reward excellence in the field of low vision at North American schools and colleges of optometry. The Educational Grants may be used to provide care, to support personnel, to provide equipment or to fill any other need in the field of low vision identified by the institution and consistent with the AOF mission. The awards will be made by the AOF directly to the institution or the affiliated foundation based on the institution’s proposal of use consistent with the AOF mission.
Application Procedures
Deadline is January 4, 2013
Applications should be one or two pages and include the purpose of the Educational Grant, the low vision services provided by the institution and a brief budget. A letter of endorsement by the Dean or President/Director of the school/ college is optional. Only one proposal may be submitted by each eligible school or college of optometry. Applications must be submitted by e-mail (preferably in PDF format) to AOF@aaoptom.org and be formatted as follows:
- Cover letter consisting of proposal title, full contact information for the institution and lead administrator for the project (including degrees).
- Proposal with institution services provided.
- Budget explanation
- Letter of endorsement by the Dean or President/Director of the school/ college (optional).
Applications will receive a confirmation receipt by e-mail from the Foundation within 1-3 business days of the submission. If you do not receive a confirmation contact the AOF office to ensure the application is received.
Review Procedures
Applications will be reviewed by an ad-hoc committee established by the AOF in consultation with the Low Vision Section of the American Academy of Optometry.
Recognition of Awardees
The recipients will be recognized at the AOF Celebration Luncheon during the American Academy of Optometry's Annual Meeting. The awardees will be listed in the AOF Annual Report and announcements will be placed in the Academy newsletter and in Eye-Mail Monthly. Press Releases will be sent to all schools and colleges of optometry, optometric organizations, and the optometric press.
For additional information about this award and the American Optoemtric Foundation, contact Tracy Kitts, Foundation Coordinator, at AOF@aaoptom.org or 321-710-3936.
March 14, 2013
AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2013 FREDRIC ROSEMORE LOW VISION GRANT RECIPIENTS
The American Optometric Foundation (AOF) in collaboration with the Frederic and Marion Rosemore Family Foundation announce the 2013 recipients of the Fredric Rosemore Low Vision Educational Grants. Two $2,000 grants were awarded to optometry faculty and their respective institutions for projects intended to increase interest and reward excellence in the field of low vision at North American schools and colleges of optometry. The grants are designed to enable institutions to provide care, support personnel, student education, or provide equipment directly related to the field of low vision.
The 2013 Fredric Rosemore Low Vision Educational Grant recipients and their projects are:
Sarah Hinkley, BS, OD, FCOVD
Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University
Interprofessional Collaboration in Vision Rehabilitation for Student Education and Patient Care
Marsha S. Snow, OD
University of Alabama School of Optometry
A High-Tech Visual Impairment Demonstration Class for Optometry Residents and Students
Recipients will be recognized at the AOF Celebration Luncheon during the American Academy of Optometry's Annual Meeting to be held in Seattle, Washington, Saturday, October 26th.
For further information, contact:
Tracy Kitts
Foundation Coordinator
American Optometric Foundation
321-710-3936
AOF@aaoptom.org