AMDF Prevention Award
The AMDF Prevention Award funds research on preventing age-related macular degeneration, focusing on risk factors, biomarkers, nutrition, and gene–lifestyle interactions.
Funder: American Macular Degeneration Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Grant amounts vary; awards are flexible and depend on project scope, duration, and available resources.
Summary: Supports research to reduce the risk and slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration, focusing on prevention, biomarkers, nutrition, and gene–lifestyle interactions.
Description
The AMDF Prevention Award, offered by the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, is designed to advance research aimed at reducing the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and slowing its progression. The award encourages innovative studies in areas such as the discovery of new modifiable risk factors, identification of biomarkers for early detection, nutritional interventions, and exploration of the interactions between genetics and lifestyle choices. Through this initiative, AMDF seeks to support scientific efforts that contribute to the prevention of AMD and improve understanding of how to mitigate its onset.
