How it works

EGS offers remote mentoring for glaucoma research projects that are conducted by the Young Researchers at their local clinic.

Goals

The goal of the program is to learn the fundamentals of clinical research by completing an individual research project, by studying self-study material, and attending monthly group meetings.

Research projects are planned and conducted under the guidance of 2 EGS mentors and a local mentor. Each Young Researcher will carry out their own clinical research project, from project planning to presentation of results at the next EGS Congress.

Application period and project timeline

The application period for 2025 has ended. The acceptance emails will be sent by 30.6.2025 The first group meeting where the different projects are presented is in August 2025. The clinical research projects are presented at the EGS Congress in Brussels, May 30, 2026 - 2 June 2026.

Entry requirements

• Special interest in glaucoma and clinical research, time, and energy to participate in this unique program!
• Current residency or fellowship in ophthalmology, or a recent specialist degree in ophthalmology.
• Workplace in Europe. Your clinic doesn’t need to have ongoing clinical research in glaucoma.

Research experience

• No prior research experience is required. Please note that the program does not accept applicants with prior extensive research experience or a PhD.

Local mentor

• You will need a local mentor to help you with local research policies such as research permits.
• The local mentor can be from any field of ophthalmology or medicine, as long as they have experience in clinical research.

EGS membership

• To join the Your EGS program, you first need to be an EGS Member. Apply for membership below. It’s easy and there is no membership fee.