The aim of the Jules François Foundation is to encourage the
development of the ophthalmologic scientific research in Belgium and
abroad.
The Foundation is without philosophical or political opinions and is
not influenced by the religious belief, opinions or native language of
the research workers, nor by the scientific institution for which they
work.
The Administrative Board of the Jules François Foundation is composed
by the heads of the ophthalmologic departments of all the belgian
universities, two members of the staff of the university of Ghent, two
non-universitary ophthalmologists of the flemish and two of the french
speaking part of Belgium and finally members of the supporting
societies and companies.
The Foundation has three main activities:
1. The support of the Jules François Library.
2. The Jules François Price.
3. The Jules François Medal and Memorial Lecture.