The foundation was established in 1938 with the aim of promoting scientific research in ophthalmology and honouring outstanding work and examination results.
Alfred Vogt-Foundation for the Promotion of Ophthalmology
The foundation was established in 1938 with the aim of promoting scientific research in ophthalmology and honouring outstanding work and examination results.
Alfred Vogt-Prize
The foundation awards an annual prize for a high-quality scientific work in the field of ophthalmology or a closely related field.
Heinz A. Oertli-Prize
The foundation awards an annual prize for outstanding contributions in the field of ophthalmic surgery including mechanisms of surgical interventions, clinical studies analysing surgical procedures and consequences of ophthalmic surgery for anatomy and physiology of the visual organ.
Alfred Vogt-Scholarship
The scholarships are intended for academics who are Swiss citizens or foreign nationals resident in Switzerland, who are between their dissertation and habilitation, and who are aiming for a habilitation.
Alfred Vogt-Trainee-Award
The foundation annually honours individuals who have completed the EBO or Advanced ICO exam with top marks.