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Mentor Programme

{Mentorship programme is designed to help teens find the career path that best suits them.}

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Smith-Kettlewell Fellowship Program

Offers pre- and post-doctoral fellowships in basic, clinical, and rehabilitation research related to vision. Provides opportunities for independent research with mentorship.

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Smith-Kettlewell Summer Institute

Provides training for blind and visually impaired students, recent graduates, and early career researchers. Focuses on data skills for STEM jobs.

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Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC)

Develops and applies new knowledge and technologies to address problems faced by blind and visually impaired individuals. Aims for practical, cost-effective solutions.

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About

The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute

Founded in

1966

EIN

946127237

IRS 501(C) Type

501(c)(3)

Category/Type

Health & Wellness

Address

2318 FILLMORE ST SAN FRANCISCO, California 94115-1813 United States

Website

www.taghs.org

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The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute, founded in 1966, is a non-profit institute in San Francisco dedicated to vision research. Their mission involves basic scientific research, clinical studies, and engineering to aid the blind and partially sighted. Programs include the Smith-Kettlewell Summer Institute and fellowship programs, focusing on data skills for STEM and vision science.

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The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute is dedicated to advancing eye research and enhancing vision health for the San Francisco community and beyond.

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