ASOPRS Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM) Travel Grants

ASOPRS is committed to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of oculofacial plastic surgery (OPS). As part of these efforts, ASOPRS is offering travel grants to eligible ophthalmology residents (PGY1-4) from URiM backgrounds who are interested in OPS and attending the ASOPRS Fall Scientific Symposium.

Eligibility:

  1. Applicants must be a resident (PGY1-4) at an ACGME-approved program. 
  2. Must be a US citizen, permanent resident of the US or a US territory, or Canadian citizen.
  3. Applicants must be from a URiM background as historically defined by the AAMC: 
    1. Black/African American
    2. Latino
    3. Native American/Alaskan/Hawaiian
    4. Select Southeast Asian groups including Filipino, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Hmong, Lao
      *If an applicant from another group believes they are URiM, they are welcome to apply with supporting evidence on how this group is underrepresented in medicine relative to the United States population.
  4. Applicants must register for and attend the ASOPRS Fall Scientific Symposium if selected.
  5. Applicants must be a first time attendee of the ASOPRS Fall Scientific Symposium.

Preference will be given to applicants without robust exposure to OPS or OPS mentorship at their home institution.

Up to five (5) travel grants are awarded per year with a maximum of $2000 per grant. The grant is provided as reimbursement to recipients after expenses have been incurred. 

Reimbursements are limited to ASOPRS Fall Scientific Symposium registration, lodging during the meeting, airfare, travel expenses (transportation, parking, etc.), and meals not served during the meeting.  

2025 Applications
To apply for the 2025 URiM Travel Grant, click here.  Applications must be submitted by August 15, 2025, to be considered.

ASOPRS URiM Travel Grants are generously supported by ASOPRS Foundation.