About GOAP
GOAP aims
"One of the key goals of GOAP is to encourage young ophthalmologists and aspiring clinical scientists to pursue careers as retinal specialists. The awards program is helping to ensure that the next generation of patients has access to high-quality eye care by funding cutting-edge research that may lead to new therapies."
Dr Jennifer Arnold and Professor Quan Dong Nguyen
(Co-chairs of the Grants Review and Awards Committee)
A truly global program
Since 2012, 780 applications have been received from 59 countries, across five continents*
*Figures as of August 2019
Play the video to find out about the global impact of the awards program and the importance of investing in retinal research.
Watch this video to find out about why GOAP was started and how it supports retinal specialists early in their career.
GOAP impact
90 Journal publications*
116 Abstracts*
Of which: 33 poster presentations, 25 oral presentations and 58 unknown
*Figures as of December 2019
GOAP awardees have researched a diverse range of topics in the field of retinal disease and have published their results in journals such as The Lancet, Retina, and the American Journal of Ophthalmology.
"The program is unique in that it provides funding to undertake both clinical and research work and it offers an opportunity for me to consolidate and extend my training."
Dr Matthew Simunovic
(GOAP 2014 Fellowship Awardee)
