Alan Laties Career Development Program
The Alan Laties Career Development Program by Foundation Fighting Blindness supports early-career clinician-scientists researching retinal degenerative diseases through multi-level career and research development.
Funder: Foundation Fighting Blindness
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000/year for up to 5 years; typically supports up to five junior faculty at a time.
Summary: Multi-level career development support for physicians and physician-scientists focused on retinal degenerative diseases.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Alan Laties Career Development Program, offered by the Foundation Fighting Blindness, is designed to foster the professional growth of physicians and physician-scientists working in the field of retinal degenerative diseases. The program provides a structured, multi-stage framework to support career advancement, with funding available for both clinical and research pathways. Support is also extended to clinicians and medical residents, including those in veterinary studies, who are dedicated to advancing understanding and treatment of retinal degenerations.
