The William C. Ezell Fellowship provides support to graduate students enrolled in a program of study and training in vision-related research, which leads to a Master's or PhD degree. The Ezell Fellowship program is extremely competitive. Some fellowships focus on specialized areas of research, such as glaucoma, cornea and contact lenses, and binocular vision and pediatrics. Preference will be given to first time awardees. Previous Ezell Fellows are eligible to apply. Applications from individuals pursuing a Master's degree will be considered only under the rare circumstance that the applicant's accomplishments in vision-related research are equivalent to those applicants pursuing a PhD. Applicants must be a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO), whether as a student, candidate, or Fellow at the time of acceptance of any award. Click here to learn more about membership. Two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to comment on the applicant's educational qualifications, research abilities, potential, and future teaching capabilities are required. Please visit the fellowship's website for more information.