Fight for Sight / Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) Small Grant
The Fight for Sight / CHECT Small Grant funds early-stage research to better understand, treat, and improve outcomes for children with retinoblastoma.
Funder: Fight for Sight
Due Dates: September 7, 2026 | November 2, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to £15,000 for a 12-month project; single award per lead applicant per round.
Summary: Supports early-stage research to improve understanding, treatments, and outcomes for children with retinoblastoma.
Key Information: Applications must be affiliated with UK institutions and research conducted in the UK.
Description
This grant scheme, jointly funded by Fight for Sight and the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT), is designed to advance research focused on retinoblastoma, a rare childhood eye cancer. Its primary aim is to support projects that generate preliminary or pilot data to strengthen future applications for larger-scale funding. Projects should seek to improve understanding of retinoblastoma, explore disease patterns, develop less harmful and more effective treatments, and enhance vision preservation for affected children. The scheme prioritizes research that addresses both scientific and patient/family impact, aligning with the strategic priorities of both Fight for Sight and CHECT.
