Career Development Program (CDA)
The Career Development Program (CDA) from Foundation Fighting Blindness supports early-career clinician-scientists researching inherited retinal degenerative diseases and innovative therapies.
Funder: Foundation Fighting Blindness
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $375,000 total over 5 years ($75,000/year; no indirect costs)
Summary: Supports junior clinician-scientists conducting innovative research on inherited retinal degenerative diseases to foster independent research careers.
Key Information: Open to early-career clinician-scientists worldwide (M.D., D.O., O.D. or equivalent); U.S. citizenship is not required.
Description
The Foundation Fighting Blindness Career Development Program (CDA) aims to accelerate the careers of junior clinical research scientists committed to advancing therapies and cures for inherited retinal degenerative diseases. The program funds both laboratory and clinical research that investigates disease mechanisms, develops new therapeutic strategies, and addresses critical challenges in retinal health. The CDA is intended to "jump-start" the careers of early-stage clinician-scientists by providing substantial, multi-year support and access to mentorship, with the broader goal of growing the global community of independent researchers in this field.
