Awards
At the 2025 International Orthoptic Congress the IOA will present three research awards:
- IOA Research Award
- IOA Student Research Award
- IOA Early Career Clinician-Scientist Research Award
To be considered for these awards, applicants must ensure that their submissions meet the criteria outlined in the awards document, below.
All applicants must indicate their intention to apply for the award during the Call for Abstract process.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to provide all required documentation and information to complete their application thoroughly. We encourage all participants to review the criteria carefully and submit their materials promptly to be eligible for these awards.
Please note: Delegates are permitted to apply for no more than one congress award.
Awards
Please read through the criteria required to apply for each research award
Submit Abstract
If you would like to apply for an award please indicate which award during the abstract submission process.
To submit an abstract please visit the submit abstract webpage.
Award Recipients
IOA Education Grant
Mr. Sutay Bin Jobe
We are delighted to announce that Mr. Sutay Bin Jobe from The Gambia has been awarded the IOA Education Grant. This grant honours his outstanding achievements, including earning top exam scores among the first cohort of the accelerated orthoptic degree program set up by the IPET committee a collaboration of IPOSC and the IOA. Mr. Jobe’s dedication to advancing orthoptics in The Gambia and his commitment to expanding eye care access for underserved communities represent the spirit of this award.
Thanks to the IOA Education Grant, Mr. Jobe will attend the International Orthoptic Congress 2025 in Brisbane, Australia, as a special guest, with all travel and congress expenses covered. He will also join us for all social events, including the Congress Dinner, where he will have the opportunity to connect with leaders and peers in the global orthoptic community.
Please join us in celebrating Mr. Jobe’s exceptional accomplishments and his promising future in orthoptics!
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