Joe and Janet Barr Early Career Cornea and Contact Lens Research Award
Seed funding for early-stage research in cornea, ocular surface, or contact lenses for first- or second-year MS/PhD students in vision science or physiological optics.
Funder: American Academy of Optometry
Due Dates: July 13, 2026
Funding Amounts: $2,000 seed funding for one year; eligible for a one-time competitive renewal
Summary: Supports early-stage research in cornea, ocular surface, or contact lenses by first- or second-year MS or PhD students in vision science or physiological optics.
Key Information: Applicants must be AAO student members; priority to North American applicants, but not required.
Description
This award provides seed funding to support early-career research in cornea, ocular surface, or contact lenses. It is specifically aimed at first- or second-year MS or PhD students in vision science or physiological optics, with the goal of fostering the development of emerging researchers in these fields. The program encourages new scientific inquiry and skill development in alignment with the mission of the American Academy of Optometry Foundation.
