Fight for Sight / Nystagmus Network Small Grant
The Fight for Sight / Nystagmus Network Small Grant funds clinical research to advance understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of visual impairment caused by nystagmus.
Funder: Fight for Sight
Due Dates: September 7, 2026 | November 2, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to £15,000 for 12 months; standalone, not for top-up or part-funding.
Summary: Supports clinical research on visual impairment due to nystagmus, focusing on causes, diagnosis, treatments, or quality of life.
Key Information: Lead applicants and research must be UK-based; institutional approval required within 72 hours of deadline.
Description
This grant supports clinical research into visual impairment associated with nystagmus, awarded jointly by Fight for Sight and the Nystagmus Network. The scheme aims to advance understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of nystagmus, with funded projects expected to generate preliminary or pilot data that strengthen future applications for larger-scale vision research funding. The focus is on impactful clinical studies that align with the research priorities of both Fight for Sight and the Nystagmus Network, including quality of life, genetic and other causes, diagnostic methods, and potential treatments.
