Genentech Career Development Award for Emerging Vision Scientists
This ARVO-administered award supports early-career vision scientists with research funding and external mentorship to advance innovative eye and vision science.
Funder: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 total over two years; supports research and personnel costs, but not PI salary or major equipment.
Summary: Two-year award supporting early-career vision scientists in the US with research funding and structured external mentorship.
Key Information: For early-career faculty within four years of appointment; US citizens/permanent residents only.
Description
This program supports early-career investigators in vision science as they establish independent research programs. The two-year award provides $100,000 in funding for research and personnel, alongside structured mentorship from a senior scientist outside the recipient's institution. The goal is to enable innovative research, generate preliminary data for future grants, and foster impactful scientific publications. The award is administered by the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) and is designed to catalyze the development of new leaders in the field of vision research.
