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The aims of the Association are to
encourage research and the dissemination of knowledge concerning the
eye and vision by means of meetings, publications and exchange of
information.
EVER is the leading ophthalmological research association in
Europe which covers all areas of ophthalmology and the visual sciences.
EVER currently has over 700 members from 49 countries all over the world and represented by 11 scientific sections, ranging from epidemiology to optics, the cornea to the retina, and immunology to genetics. One of the main activities of EVER is the organizing of a high quality research meeting held every October at a location chosen for its easy and economical access, particularly for younger members, and its agreeable autumn climate. Central events include special interest symposia within the various sections and many keynote lectures, which attract prominent speakers. The congress is attended by delegates from all over the world. EVER collaborates closely with several societies in the same field and they convene annually with EVER.
Membership is open to individuals of any nationality, engaging in or
with an interest in ophthalmic and vision research, who meet the
requirements established by the EVER Board. To become a member, a
candidate should apply on the members module, on www.ever.be and fill
in the name of an EVER member who will endorse their application. If
candidates do not know a member who can endorse their application, they
should write to the EVER office, who will take appropriate action. The
candidate becomes a member
upon payment of the dues. Read the membership benefits here.
The membership fee 2010 for members is 160 EUR. Members in
training are required to pay an membership fee of 70 EUR provided that
they are less than 35 years of age and have been in training for less
than 5 consecutive years. A certificate by the Head of the Department
is required. Technicians and other non-medical persons interested in
EVER shall pay the same fee as the member in training, 70 EUR, and a
certificate by the Head of Department is also required.
The membership fee to applicants who are resident and employed in the following countries:
Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Congo , Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, India, Korea North, Latvia, Libia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Morocco, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tunesia, Turkey, Ukraine.
The fee for members of the listed countries is 105 EUR and for members in training of the listed countries is 50 EUR.
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