Applicants must:
- Be a NANOS Active or Fellow member in good standing. Candidates at all stages of their careers are encouraged to apply. We particularly welcome applications from those in their mid-careers, to accelerate career advancement.
Developing Leaders Within the NANOS Community
NANOS recognizes the need to stimulate leadership development in diverse members of its community. The Dr. Ivy Dreizin Leadership Development Grant provides a one-time, non-renewable $3,000 grant to support leadership development for a NANOS member.
Candidates at all stages of their careers are encouraged to apply. We particularly welcome applications from those in their mid-careers, to accelerate career advancement.
Priority will be given to those who have been actively involved in the Women in Neuro-Ophthalmology Committee and NANOS. Nominees and alternates will be selected by the Women in Neuro-Ophthalmology Steering Committee, subject to approval by the NANOS Board of Directors.
How to Move Forward with Your Application
To help you get started, we've organized everything you need to know about the program into the sections below. Each accordion outlines a key part of the application process — eligibility, required materials, and deadline. Review each section carefully, gather your materials, and when you're ready, submit your application through the link provide below. This page is your roadmap from curiosity to participation.
Eligibility Requirements
Application Procedure
Applicants must provide one PDF submission containing the following components:
- Proposal: (limited to 1 page max)
- Applicant's CV
- Proposed activities to be completed with the award
- Activities have you been involved in NANOS or are you on any NANOS committee? And what have you contributed in the past?
- Do you have a career development barrier or challenge you are currently facing? If so, please describe.
- How will this benefit the applicant at this stage in their career?
- How would you use the knowledge and skills gained by this experience to benefit NANOS and other NANOS members?
- Budget:
- Can include registration, travel and accommodation for attendance at a leadership development conference. Support for participation in a substantial on-line program can also be proposed. Examples include but are not limited to Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium, Harvard Career Advancement and Leadership Skills for women in healthcare, AMA national advocacy conference and excellent offerings by the American Association of Physician Leadership, Association of American of Medical Colleges (AAMC) and American College of Healthcare Executives.
Application Deadline
All application materials must be submitted to partnerships@nanosweb.org by January 19, 2027.
