Clinical Research Award – CDA
This AAO grant funds clinical research by Academy Fellows to advance evidence-based patient care and foster collaboration between practicing optometrists and academic researchers.
Funder: American Academy of Optometry
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027: Letter of Intent deadline (projected) | June 2027: Invited full application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per project; direct costs only; project duration up to 2 years.
Summary: Supports Academy Fellows in conducting clinical research that addresses meaningful questions to improve patient care in optometry and foster clinical-academic collaboration.
Key Information: No indirect costs allowed; PI and all clinical investigators must be Academy Fellows; majority of research team must be non-academic clinical optometrists.
Description
This award provides funding for clinical research projects led by Fellows of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) that address clinically meaningful questions with the potential to significantly impact patient care in optometry. The program aims to foster collaboration between practicing optometrists and researchers, promoting strong clinical and academic partnerships. Projects funded are expected to generate evidence that informs and advances clinical practice, with a focus on improving patient outcomes.
