Carl Camras Translational Research Awards
The Carl Camras Translational Research Awards honor young investigators for vision science research that bridges lab discoveries and clinical applications to advance patient care.
Funder: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $12,000 per award; one-time payment; awarded annually
Summary: Recognizes young investigators whose translational research in vision science demonstrates significant or promising clinical impact.
Key Information: Nominees must be age 45 or younger at the time of nomination.
Description
The Carl Camras Translational Research Awards, established in 2010 and supported by the ARVO Foundation, honor young investigators (45 years of age or younger) who have demonstrated excellence in vision research with discoveries, concepts, or novel technologies that have led to, or show strong promise of leading to, clinical applications. The award specifically seeks to bridge laboratory research and patient care within vision and ophthalmology, fostering the next generation of clinician-scientists advancing clinical practice.
