Foundation
Be a leader for the next generation.
Application Dates
01 Oct 2022 - 18 Nov 2022Program Prize
A lifetime designation, registration and travel support to select conferences and partnership with the Optica Foundation for Ambassador-driven initiatives.
Application Information
How To Apply
Applications will be available at apply.optica.org.
Important Dates
Opens 01 October 2022
Closes 18 November 2022
Applicant Requirements
Be a current early career or an individual member who has received a terminal degree within the last five - seven years or will receive a terminal degree by the application deadline.
Program requirements recognize and exclude career breaks from career timelines (e.g., eldercare, maternity or paternity leave).
Application Requirements
- List of questions such as:
- Describe any volunteer experience within the Society
- Describe any volunteer experience with other societies outside of the Society
- How has the Society influenced your career?
- Why do you want to serve as an Ambassador?
- What do you hope to accomplish your first year?
- CV/ resume
- Two references
2022 Recipients
Connect with this year's ambassadors for advice, networking or even just to say hello.
Past Recipients
Contributors
The ambassador program is funded through the Optica Foundation Annual Fund.
About the Endowment
The Optica Foundation Annual Fund supports the ambassador program, IONS conferences, student chapter grants, public policy trainings and other various initiatives on a yearly basis.
Learn more about the annual fund >
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