Fight for Sight / Stargardt's Connected Small Grant
The Fight for Sight / Stargardt's Connected Small Grant funds early career UK researchers to generate pilot data for innovative Stargardt’s disease vision research.
Funder: Fight for Sight
Due Dates: September 7, 2026 | November 2, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to £15,000 for projects up to 12 months; single application per lead applicant per round.
Summary: Supports early career UK-based scientists to generate pilot data for future funding in Stargardt’s disease vision research.
Key Information: Submissions must be made by 13:00 UK time on the deadline date; institutional approval required within 72 hours after submission.
Description
This grant supports early career clinical or research scientists based in the UK who are undertaking research on Stargardt’s disease. The funding is designed to facilitate the collection of preliminary or pilot data, strengthening future applications for larger-scale funding in vision research. Projects must align with Fight for Sight’s research priorities—understanding, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of vision loss—and, where applicable, Stargardt's Connected’s priorities. The scheme aims to build capacity in vision research, foster innovation, and support the development of new investigators in the field.
