EyeFind Research Grants
EyeFind Research Grants from the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology fund vision research using certified human eye tissue to advance studies of human ocular diseases.
Funder: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (Cycle 2) | May 31, 2027 (Cycle 1)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project; funds must be used for procurement of human eye tissue only.
Summary: Supports vision researchers in procuring human eye tissue from certified eye banks for scientific research.
Description
The EyeFind Research Grants program is designed to help vision researchers overcome financial barriers to obtaining human eye tissue for research. Administered by the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), this grant provides supplemental funding for the procurement of human ocular tissue from certified eye banks. The program is intended to advance studies of uniquely human ocular diseases and to foster collaboration between researchers and eye banks.
Applicants must demonstrate a clear financial need for tissue procurement and propose a well-conceived research project where human eye tissue is essential. The funds are paid directly to the researcher’s nonprofit or academic institution and cannot be used for equipment, salaries, or overhead.
