How much funding does Beta Sigma Kappa Research Fellowship provide?

Beta Sigma Kappa Research Fellowship provides 4000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Beta Sigma Kappa Research Fellowship?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Beta Sigma Kappa Research Fellowship?

Eligible applicants: Individuals. Geography: Florida.

How often is Beta Sigma Kappa Research Fellowship offered?

Beta Sigma Kappa Research Fellowship runs on an annual cycle.

Beta Sigma Kappa Research Fellowship

American Academy of Optometry Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

4000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: September 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Individuals

Geography

Florida

Overview

The Beta Sigma Kappa (BSK) Research Fellowship, administered by the AAOF, supports new optometric/vision-science faculty research and optometric resident research early in the recipient's career, across vision science, clinical practice, or eye-related public health. One fellowship of $4,000 is awarded annually.

How to Apply

Eligibility: optometric-related faculty (including adjunct) within three years of initial academic appointment, optometric residents, and fellows at any school/college of optometry, regardless of BSK membership; applicants must be an AAO member (Fellow or Candidate). Submit a PDF research proposal (<=6 pages). Funds support up to one year of research; a final report is due by August 1 of the following year.

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What American Academy of Optometry Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 25
Total given: $225K
Median grant: $8,000
Range: $6,500–$25K

4% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: California 15%, Alabama 15%, Massachusetts 7%. Top recipient cities: Birmingham, AL; Bloomington, IN; New York, NY.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
12% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, AL

Educational scholarship

$25K
Indiana University School of Optometry · Bloomington, IN

Educational scholarship

$13K
SUNY State College of Optometry New York · New York, NY

Educational scholarship

$11K
Stanford University · Redwood City, CA

Educational scholarship

$10K
University of California - Berkeley School of Optometry · Berkeley, CA

Educational scholarship

$10K