Thomas F. Deutsch Fellowship in Biomedical Optics Grant

Thomas F. Deutsch Fellowship in Biomedical Optics Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Optica Foundation
Last Updated: January 22, 2026

Summary

The Thomas F. Deutsch Fellowship in Biomedical Optics, established by the Optica Foundation, promotes collaboration among researchers in science and medicine. This one-year fellowship, in partnership with Massachusetts General Hospital's Wellman Center for Photomedicine, supports post-doctoral investigators in basic or clinical research. Eligibility includes holding a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree and being within five years of graduation. Non-US individuals and minority applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

Overview

Optica Foundation Established in 2002, the Optica Foundation carries out charitable activities in support of the society’s student and early career communities. We cultivate the next generation of leaders and innovators as they navigate advanced degree programs and become active members of research, engineering and business worldwide. The foundation also works to secure the endowments for Optica’s awards and honors programs. The foundation is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Deutsch Fellowship This one-year multidisciplinary fellowship specifically fosters interactions between researchers from diverse fields of science and medicine and supports post-doctoral investigators pursuing training in either basic or clinical research. It is offered in partnership with the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Wellman Center for Photomedicine. Additional Information Fellows will receive a nontransferable, primary appointment at the MGH Wellman Center for PhotomedicineIf a fellow already has, or subsequently receives, other fellowship funding, he/she is eligible for the Deutsch funds only if the projects are different scientifically, permitted by the other sponsor and only to the extent that the combined stipend does not exceed the fellow’s institutional base stipendThe program is intended for one year, with the opportunity for a no-cost extension if conditions allowAny remaining funds at the end of the fellowship period, or extension, will be forfeited

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Select one or more positions available for the fellowship: Open PositionsHold a Ph.D., M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree  Be at the postdoctoral training level at the time of the award and within 5 years of completion of your degree, excluding breaks in a career timeline (e.g., eldercare, maternity or paternity leave)