Joe and Janet Barr Early Career Cornea and Contact Lens Research Award
Forecasted
The Joe and Janet Barr Early Career Cornea and Contact Lens Research Award funds early-stage vision science students for research on the cornea, ocular surface, or contact lenses, provided by the American Academy of Optometry.
Funder: American Academy of Optometry
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 in seed funding for one year; eligible for a one-time competitive renewal
Summary: Supports early-career MS or PhD students in vision science or physiological optics to conduct research on the cornea, ocular surface, or contact lenses.
Key Information: Applicants must be student members of the Academy and cannot have received or applied for the Ezell Fellowship in the same year.
Description
This award, established by the American Academy of Optometry, provides seed funding to first- or second-year MS or PhD students in vision science or physiological optics for research projects related to the cornea, ocular surface, or contact lenses. The goal is to foster early-stage research and professional development, encourage dissemination of findings, and advance knowledge in these specialized areas of eye and vision care.
