EyeFind Research Grants
The EyeFind Research Grants support vision scientists by funding the procurement of human eye tissue for ocular disease research using approved eye banks.
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 cover only human eye tissue procurement costs.
Summary: Provides supplemental funding to researchers for procuring human eye tissue from approved eye banks to advance ocular disease studies.
Description
The EyeFind Research Grants program is designed to support vision scientists by providing supplemental funding to cover the costs of procuring human eye tissue from eye banks for research projects focused on ocular disease. The program aims to bridge funding gaps for preliminary or early-stage studies where tissue procurement is essential but not otherwise covered. A secondary goal is to foster collaborations between researchers and reputable eye banks, as listed in the EyeFind online tool, thereby ensuring ethical and reliable sourcing of human samples. Grant recipients are expected to share their findings through ARVO meetings or scientific publications and submit a final report at the end of the grant period.
