The Bert M. Glaser, MD Award for Innovative Research in Retina
The Bert M. Glaser, MD Award honors early-career innovators whose research has significantly advanced retinal disease understanding or treatment, presented by the ARVO Foundation for Eye Research.
Funder: ARVO Foundation for Eye Research
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 award, disbursed to winner’s employer for research purposes
Summary: Recognizes early-career innovators whose discoveries have significantly advanced the understanding or treatment of retinal diseases.
Description
This award, presented by the ARVO Foundation for Eye Research, honors early-career investigators whose innovative research has led to significant advances in the understanding or treatment of retinal diseases. The award highlights discoveries—such as new drugs, techniques, or mechanistic insights—that have profoundly changed the field within the five years preceding application. Established to commemorate Dr. Bert M. Glaser’s legacy as a retinal surgeon and innovator, the award celebrates transformative contributions that shape the future of retinal disease research and patient care.
