2018 Study Grant for Spec. Cert in Eye Banking course

Accepting applications for the next Spec.Cert in Eye Banking course (online)

The Centre for Eye Research, a partner of the new Specialist Certificate – Fundamentals of Eye Banking offered at the University of Melbourne – in conjunction with EBAANZ and Donatelife Australia, are offering a scholarship for study commencing March 5th 2018.

About the Spec.Cert course: http://commercial.unimelb.edu.au/custom-education/courses/eyebankingsc

Grant applicant criteria:

• Must be a citizen outside of Australia and New Zealand
• Current employment or affiliation with an eye bank. (e.g. technician, manager, corneal ophthalmologist, lab scientist, ophthalmic nurse, or a health professional involved in eye bank capacity development).

The University of Melbourne’s requirements:

• •  Meets English language requirements
  • •An undergraduate degree or equivalent in a health or medical science, and;
  • A minimum of 3 years of professional documented work experience in a relevant health or medical science field, or a minimum of 7 years of professional documented work experience in a relevant health or medical science field
  •  Willingness to share their knowledge with others and will use this opportunity to promote and encourage sector change and advancement
  • Regular access to the internet for online participation.

To be considered for the Grant, applicants must complete the following Friday 12th January 2018 c/o Heather Machin [email protected]

• Current Curriculum vitae
• Letter of support from your organization (your eye bank, university centre, hospital, or medical society)
• Letter verifying employment/affiliation with an eye bank
• Two letters of recommendation.

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