Summer Research Program
University of Houston College of Optometry offers a summer research program supported by the National Eye Institute (NEI) T35 training grant. The purpose of the program is to introduce students in health professional schools to opportunities for a career that includes clinical or health-related biomedical research.
Optometry students who participate receive a Predoctoral Research Fellowship in the amount of $7056 for 12 weeks in the summer (May 15- August 7, 2025).
At least eight fellowship slots are open for 1st year optometry students who are not concurrently enrolled in optometry coursework during the summer between first and second year. Additional college and faculty supported slots may be available. U.S. citizenship or permanent residence is required for the NEI fellowship slots, with special consideration of students from underrepresented minorities. Students who participate in the summer research program will be eligible to apply to the Master of Science in Physiological Optics and Vision Science degree program in October of the second year to continue their research as dual degree, O.D./M.S. students in the upcoming spring term.
First year optometry students interested in conducting vision research in the summer
after the first year can view an updated application form linked to this notification
in January of each year along with the current list of research opportunities provided
by faculty research mentors. First year optometry students will receive application
materials via email in the beginning of the spring term.
Additional information and forms can be obtained by contacting
Program Manager, Renee Armacost (rrattelade@uh.edu).
Applications are due March 3, 2025, submitted to optrsrch@central.uh.edu.
If you have any questions about applying, please contact Renee Armacost. Students
are encouraged to contact the Research Program Director, Dr. Laura Frishman, and faculty
research mentors to discuss summer research opportunities.
Informational Links
Questions? Contact Us.
College Of Optometry
J. Davis Armistead Building
4401 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Houston, TX 77204-2020
uhco@central.uh.edu
(713) 743-2020