Sightsavers India Fellowship Programme

Scholarship Details

Sightsavers India Fellowship Programme is an initiative by Sightsavers India for young ophthalmologists. The fellows will get a chance to apply these skills and knowledge in a real-world scenario while being placed under Sightsavers India Eye Health Programme, and will experience structured skill enhancement and mentoring processes, not just in clinical aspects but also around life skills (non-clinical). This in turn will provide fellows a chance to transform into seasoned professionals with the confidence to conduct safe surgeries and live a meaningful life. This fellowship will begin in August 2022.

Award

The selected students will receive -

• Initial four months training period - INR 35,000 per month 
• 1st year of field posting - INR 65,000 per month 
• 2nd year of field posting - INR 75, 000 per month 
• Additional benefits Lump-sum payment upon successful completion of years 1 and 2.
• Mediclaim, accident, term and professional indemnity insurance.

Eligibility

• The applicant should be a post-graduate or a diploma holder in ophthalmology (MS/DNB/DO) from any recognized institute/university in India (current year pass-outs are eligible to apply).
• The applicant should have sound knowledge of clinical ophthalmology.

Documents Needed

• Cover letter
• Resume

Provider

Sightsavers India

How To Apply

• Step 1: Visit the official website. carefully.
• Step 2:  Click on the Apply Now button and read all details. 
• Step 3: Navigate to the Apply Now button to access the application form. 
• Step 4: Fill in the required details and upload the supporting documents.
• Step 5: Submit the application form.