Fight for Sight / AZOOR Society Small Grant
Fight for Sight / AZOOR Society Small Grant funds early-stage research into the bacterial and immune mechanisms underlying sight loss caused by AZOOR.
Funder: Fight for Sight
Due Dates: September 7, 2026 | November 2, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to £15,000 for 12 months (direct costs only; no institutional overheads)
Summary: Supports early-stage research on sight loss related to Acute Zonal Occult Outer Retinopathy (AZOOR), prioritizing studies on bacterial and immune mechanisms.
Description
This grant, jointly offered by Fight for Sight and the AZOOR Society, funds pilot or preliminary research projects to advance understanding, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of sight loss associated with Acute Zonal Occult Outer Retinopathy (AZOOR). Proposals are especially encouraged that explore the potential links between bacteria, immune responses, and AZOOR. The scheme aims to generate data that will make applicants more competitive for future, larger-scale funding, and aligns with both Fight for Sight’s and the AZOOR Society’s research priorities.
