-Rohto International Fellowship for Foreign Ophthalmologists-
Overview
Established by Rohto Pharmaceutical in 2011, this award is presented to two young ophthalmology researchers who are conducting outstanding research, with the aim of supporting and promoting ophthalmology research in Japan by international students and improving and developing ophthalmology research worldwide. The recipients are selected through a rigorous and fair selection process by a selection committee consisting of seven renowned ophthalmologists.
The award is named after the late Dr. Yasuo Tano, who contributed greatly to the development of the ROHTO AWARD, which is given to outstanding ophthalmological researchers in Japan.
Established in 2011 by Rohto Pharmaceutical. This award is presented to two young ophthalmology researchers conducting outstanding research. Its purpose is to support and promote ophthalmology research in Japan by international students, thereby advancing global ophthalmology research. Recipients are selected through rigorous and impartial review by a selection committee composed of seven renowned ophthalmologists.
The award's name honors the late Dr. Yasuo Tano, who contributed significantly to the development of the ROHTO AWARD presented to Japanese ophthalmology researchers.
Eligibility
Applicants must be approved to study abroad by a Japanese university or equivalent research institution, hold a medical license in their home country, and have worked as an ophthalmologist for at least three years. The period of study in Japan must be at least one month, and applicants must be under 40 years of age.
Applicants must be approved for study abroad by a Japanese university or equivalent research institution, hold a medical license in their home country, and have worked as an ophthalmologist for at least three years. The study period in Japan must be one month or longer, and applicants should generally be under 40 years of age.
Award
Two people will be awarded the Tano Memorial Award and a prize of 500,000 yen each.
Two recipients will be awarded the Tano Memorial Award and a supplementary prize (¥500,000 per recipient).
Application Method
Details on how to apply for the award will be published in various ophthalmology-related journals starting in July each year.
Details regarding candidate applications are published annually in various ophthalmology journals starting in July.
Contact
ROHTO AWARD事務局（ロート製薬株式会社内） e-mail:award@rohto.co.jp
ROHTO AWARD Secretariat (within ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.) e-mail:award@rohto.co.jp