Alan Laties Career Development Program
The Alan Laties Career Development Program funds early-career researchers advancing science and clinical innovation in retinal degenerative diseases, led by the Foundation Fighting Blindness.
Funder: Foundation Fighting Blindness
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Clinical/Research Fellowship Award) | January 28, 2027 (Career Development Award)
Funding Amounts: Clinical/Research Fellowship Award: $63,000–$65,000; Career Development Award: $75,000–$100,000 per year (typically 1–2 years)
Summary: Supports the career advancement of physicians and scientists specializing in retinal degenerative disease research or clinical care.
Description
The Alan Laties Career Development Program, offered by the Foundation Fighting Blindness, is designed to foster the professional growth of physicians, physician-scientists, and clinician-researchers at pivotal early-career stages in the field of retinal degenerations. Through a tiered structure, the program provides targeted funding for both clinical research fellowships and career development awards, supporting individuals as they pursue clinical or research-oriented pathways in inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The initiative aims to build a robust pipeline of clinician-scientists dedicated to advancing knowledge, diagnostics, and therapies for blinding retinal conditions.
