The Canadian Optometric Education Trust Fund (COETF) was created in 1976 by the members of the Canadian Association of Optometrists to assist programs in research, education and human resources development in the vision and eye care field in Canada.
Since inception, COETF has provided $1,916,413.00 in funding through its Annual Awards program to support students and faculty from Canada’s schools of optometry, as well as projects undertaken by independent practitioners or members of the public. Funding has been provided for:
- faculty development
- research and/or specialized education programs carried out by graduate students
- investigative projects
In an effort to recognize some of the projects and research being done by COETF award recipients, the Awards Committee will publish project reports in the Canadian Journal of Optometry (CJO) so that our members across the country can learn more about the high calibre of exciting optometric research that COETF supports.
The deadline for applications each year is in early February.
For additional information about the application process, or a copy of the application form, please visit www.coetf.ca or contact info.coetf@gmail.com.
Congratulations to the 2016 award recipients!
A list of award recipients is available here: English (PDF) / French (PDF)
Research and academic support are vital to the advancement of our profession. COETF provides important funding that supports this which is only possible through the generosity of our donors. Please see the COETF website for further information.
