Dr. David L. Epstein Award
Funds collaborative research and mentorship to advance scientific understanding and treatment of glaucoma, supporting senior investigators and clinician-scientist mentees.
Funder: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 (application opens) | October 1, 2026 (application closes)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 total award; supports 1–2 years of research and mentoring activities.
Summary: Supports senior investigators and their mentees for impactful research advancing the understanding and treatment of glaucoma.
Key Information: No indirect costs allowed; funds must directly support a clinician-scientist mentee.
Description
This award honors Dr. David L. Epstein, a pioneering leader in glaucoma research, and supports his legacy by funding outstanding clinician-scientists working in exceptional research environments. The award is intended to advance the scientific understanding and treatment of glaucoma through well-conceived, impactful research projects, with a strong emphasis on mentorship. The program funds a collaborative project between a senior investigator and a clinician-scientist mentee, aiming to uncover causes of glaucoma and develop new therapies.
