Mentored Clinical Research Award (Vision Research Program, FY26)
This grant funds mentored clinical research by clinician trainees to advance care for military exposure-related vision injuries, dysfunction, or restoration using human-based studies.
Funder: Military Health System Research Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Letter of Intent) | October 2026 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 total costs over 1.5 years; no salary support for mentor or mentee.
Summary: Supports mentored clinical research by clinician trainees to advance vision injury care for military exposure-related visual injury, dysfunction, or restoration.
Key Information: Clinical research only (no preclinical or clinical trials); IRB/EC submission required by application deadline.
Description
This award mechanism supports clinical research (not preclinical or clinical trials) conducted with human subjects, human samples, or data of human origin, performed by a clinician in training (mentee) under the guidance of an established mentor. The intent is to develop research skills among clinicians in training and generate data relevant to vision injury care, specifically addressing military exposure-related visual injury, dysfunction, or vision restoration. Projects may include stand-alone high-impact studies or serve as pilots to inform future, larger studies. The program aligns with the Vision Research Program’s focus areas and is managed by the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).
