National Glaucoma Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Award
The National Glaucoma Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Award by BrightFocus Foundation funds postdocs advancing innovative glaucoma research to foster scientific independence.
Funder: BrightFocus Foundation
Due Dates: September 24, 2026: Full proposal due (by 5:00 PM EST)
Funding Amounts: $125,000 total over 2 years ($62,500/year)
Summary: Supports postdoctoral researchers and clinician-scientists conducting innovative glaucoma research to foster career independence.
Key Information: Open to U.S. and international applicants; strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
Description
The National Glaucoma Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Award, offered by the BrightFocus Foundation, is a two-year fellowship designed to support postdoctoral researchers and clinician-scientists in the final stages of mentored training. The award aims to empower emerging scientists to pursue innovative projects that advance the understanding, prevention, or treatment of glaucoma, and to support the transition toward independent research careers.
