Fight for Sight / Thyroid Eye Disease Charitable Trust (TEDct) Small Grant
The Fight for Sight / TEDct Small Grant funds early-stage research on sight loss from thyroid eye disease, supporting pilot studies to advance vision science.
Funder: Fight for Sight
Due Dates: September 7, 2026 (first cut-off) | November 2, 2026 (second cut-off)
Funding Amounts: Up to £15,000 for 12 months; single award per applicant per round.
Summary: Supports early-stage research generating pilot data on sight loss related to thyroid eye disease to strengthen future vision research proposals.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted by 13:00 UK time on each cut-off date; UK-based research and institutional affiliation required.
Description
This scheme, jointly funded by Fight for Sight and the Thyroid Eye Disease Charitable Trust (TEDct), provides small grants to support research focused on sight loss associated with thyroid eye disease (TED). The primary aim is to generate preliminary or pilot data that will underpin larger, follow-on funding applications in vision research. Projects should address the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of TED and related visual impairment, aligning with the strategic priorities of both Fight for Sight and TEDct. The scheme is designed to build research capacity, particularly supporting early career researchers, those new to vision research, or those returning from a career break.
