Dr. David L. Epstein Award
The Dr. David L. Epstein Award from the ARVO Foundation for Eye Research supports mentorship-driven, innovative glaucoma research by established and junior clinician-scientists.
Funder: ARVO Foundation for Eye Research
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 total; supports 1–2 years of research effort for a mentee clinician-scientist
Summary: Supports established clinician-scientists in glaucoma research to mentor and fund junior clinician-scientists on innovative projects advancing the understanding and treatment of glaucoma.
Key Information: No indirect costs allowed; award must directly support the mentee in the PI’s lab.
Description
This award, established in memory of Dr. David L. Epstein, aims to advance glaucoma research by supporting outstanding clinician-scientists and their mentees. Funded by the ARVO Foundation for Eye Research, the award recognizes established investigators with a strong record in glaucoma research and mentorship, providing funding to support a junior clinician-scientist (within five years of formal training) in the awardee’s research environment. The goal is to foster groundbreaking work on the causes and treatments of glaucoma while perpetuating Dr. Epstein’s legacy of scientific excellence and mentorship.
