Individual Investigator Research Award
The Individual Investigator Research Award from Foundation Fighting Blindness funds innovative research into the causes and treatments of inherited retinal degenerative diseases and dry age-related macular degeneration.
Funder: Foundation Fighting Blindness
Due Dates: October 8, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | February 25, 2027 (Full application, by invitation only)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per year for 3 years (total $300,000); no indirect costs; PI salary capped at 20% of annual budget.
Summary: Supports innovative research advancing treatments and cures for inherited retinal degenerative diseases and dry age-related macular degeneration.
Key Information: Open to global faculty; projects must align with one of six research priority areas; no funds for equipment or indirect costs.
Description
The Individual Investigator Research Award from the Foundation Fighting Blindness funds high-impact research aimed at developing new treatments and cures for inherited orphan retinal degenerative diseases (IRDs) and dry age-related macular degeneration (dAMD). The program seeks innovative projects from investigators with advanced degrees and faculty positions at nonprofit or academic institutions worldwide. Proposals must address critical gaps in retinal disease research and align with one or more of the Foundation’s six research priority areas. The award is designed to accelerate progress toward breakthroughs in vision restoration and preservation.
