The Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology (MSO) is committed to supporting the academic and professional development of its members. The MSO Travel Grant is designed to assist members in presenting their research at reputable local or international ophthalmology conferences. 

 

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the MSO Travel Grant, applicants must meet the following criteria: 

  1. Membership Duration: The applicant must have been a registered member of MSO in good standing for at least one (1) year at the time of the proposed travel. 
  2. Presenting Author & Principal Investigator: The applicant must be the presenting author of the abstract/paper and the principal investigator of the research presented. 
  3. Grant Frequency: Each member is eligible to receive the MSO Travel Grant only once every three (3) years. 

 

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following documents: 

  • Completed MSO Travel Grant Application Form. 
  • A copy of the abstract accepted for presentation (if available*) 
  • Official letter of acceptance from the conference organiser (if available*) 
  • A brief statement of purpose (max. 300 words) outlining the significance of the research and how attendance at the conference will benefit the applicant. 
  • Proof of MSO membership and duration. 
  • A budget breakdown of estimated travel expenses (e.g., registration, airfare, accommodation). Food and personal gifts/souvenirs are not considered for reimbursement.

*Note: while the confirmed acceptance of the paper for presentation is not a prerequisite in the initial application, it should be sent to MSO once available. 

 

Grant Conditions

  • The grant amount is as below:
    Venue of meeting Grant amount
    Europe, America RM 5,000
    Asia-Pacific, Australia, New Zealand RM 3,000
    ASEAN countries RM 1,500
  • The grant is subject to availability of funds. 
  • Recipients are required to submit a report (300–500 words) summarising the conference experience and key learnings within one month of return. 
  • Recipients may be invited to present their work at an MSO event or in the MSO newsletter. 
  • Failure to travel or attend the conference without a valid reason may result in the grant being revoked or refunded. 
     

Submission & Deadline

  • Applications must be submitted according to the following deadlines: 
    • By 30 November for a presentation planned for the January – June period of the following year
    • By 31 May for a presentation planned for the July – December period of the same year. 
  • Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. 

 

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed by the MSO Executive Committee. Priority will be given to high-quality research and applicants who have not previously received MSO travel support. 

  • The MSO committee will determine the best entry from the applications received. No award will be made if there are deemed to be no suitable applications. 
  • The winning applicant will be offered the grant, conditional upon: o Acceptance of the paper for presentation at the Meeting 
  • Actual presentation of the paper by the member at the Meeting (‘no-show’ and ‘’withdrawn’ presentations will be disqualified) 
  • The member will be disbursed the grant money after the meeting, provided that the above conditions have been met.

 

» MSO Travel Grant Form (DOCX, 15KB)