The VOTE Trust was established by the Optometrists Registration Board of Victoria in 2010 principally to award annual grants that 'advance and foster the practice of optometry through research and education to improve patient outcomes'.

Applications for grants of up to $10,000 will be considered for projects which may include post graduate training and continuing education, undergraduate training and education and profession improvement.

An application form and VOTE Trust guidelines are available on-line at the link shown below.  Further information can be obtained by contacting a member of the Grants Advisory Committee:

Applications should be submitted on-line at the following link:
http://perpetual.smartygrants.com.au/vote2012

Applications close 31 July 2012