Grant
Award of a €10000 grant
SILMO Academy supports a research project in the field of optics and vision science
SILMO Academy has set itself the goal of supporting professionals working in ophthalmic optics in their quest for excellence by proposing workshops and a scientific symposium where they can enhance their knowledge and
share ideas with experts from every field.
Since 2016, SILMO Academy has chosen to support a research project in the field of optics and vision science. Every year it is offering a €10,000 grant for a project submitted by an individual researcher or research team, with the winning project selected by the scientific committee.
Aliénor VIENNE-JUMEAU MD, PhD
Her research will focus on developing a personalized, predictive structure-function model for visual field assessment in pathological myopia.
Pathologic myopia is a leading cause of visual impairment, with chorio-retinal patchy atrophy causing irreversible loss of visual function. Standard automated perimetry is subjective, discrete, and difficult to align spatially with retinal imaging. The research objective is to develop a predictive deep-learning model to estimate point-by-point visual field sensitivity directly and solely from fundus imaging in patients with high myopia and patchy atrophy.
Terms of participation
Eligibility criteria
- To have a research project in the field of Vision and Optics Sciences
- Presentation of the project in French and English only.
Project applications to be submitted by September 3, 2026, including:
- A curriculum vitae
- A complete project presentation
- The methodology
- Resources available (sponsorship, internship supervisor, grants already obtained, etc.)
- The resources required to complete the project.
Receipt of projects:
- Selection of the 3 best projects by the Scientific Advisory Board.
- In September: an oral presentation of the selected projects may be required.
- At SILMO Paris: announcement and presentation of the winner during the SILMO Academy conference.
Please send to:
SILMO Academy: 185 rue de Bercy - 75012 Paris - France
or by email to: silmoacademy@silmo.fr
Previous Winners
Since 2016, SILMO Academy has chosen to support a research project in Vision Sciences and Optics each year. A number of projects have been supported by SILMO Academy, including the previous winners.
Denis SHEYNIKHOVICH
Institut de la Vision
PROJECT « Impact of visual ageing on mobility in a real environment »
This study, carried out in SNCF train station, concerns the improvement of visual information supports for elderly people.