How much funding does Helmerich International Fellowships provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Helmerich International Fellowships?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Helmerich International Fellowships?

Eligible applicants: Commitment to return to a position at a teaching institution or public service hospital in home country following completion of the fellowship.

How often is Helmerich International Fellowships offered?

Helmerich International Fellowships runs on an annual cycle.

Helmerich International Fellowships

Retina Research Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Global Health

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Commitment to return to a position at a teaching institution or public service hospital in home country following completion of the fellowship

Other requirements

Young ophthalmologists from developing countries

Overview

Focus: Advanced subspecialty retinal training for ophthalmologists from developing countries

Two 12-month fellowships provide advanced subspecialty training at leading institutions for young ophthalmologists from developing countries.

Award Details:

Duration: 12-month fellowships
Number of awards: Two fellowships per year
Geographic scope: Developing countries worldwide

Eligibility Requirements

Young ophthalmologists from developing countries
Commitment to return to a position at a teaching institution or public service hospital in home country following completion of the fellowship

Program Background

This program was established by RRF in honor of Walter H. Helmerich, III.

Contact Information

Retina Research Foundation

Address: 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 810, Houston, Texas 77027
Phone: 713-797-1925
Website: retinaresearchfnd.org

What Retina Research Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 21
Total given: $1.93M
Median grant: $45K
Range: $25K–$700K

By dollars: Wisconsin 36%, Texas 20%, Massachusetts 9%. Top recipient cities: Boston, MA; Madison, WI; Houston, TX.
14% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.