Funder: BrightFocus Foundation
Due Dates: September 24, 2026 (Full proposal, 5:00 PM EST)
Funding Amounts: $150,000 total over 2 years (max $75,000/year); no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports independent investigators with preliminary data to advance research on the understanding, prevention, or treatment of glaucoma.
Key Information: Strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups in glaucoma research.
Description
The National Glaucoma Research Standard Award, offered by the BrightFocus Foundation, provides substantial support to independent investigators aiming to advance impactful research in glaucoma. This award is designed for researchers who already have preliminary data and need additional resources to strengthen their research programs, making them more competitive for subsequent governmental or industrial funding. The program is committed to fostering diversity and innovation, encouraging creative scientific approaches that can accelerate progress toward breakthroughs in glaucoma research.
Projects must be focused on glaucoma and are expected to contribute to a deeper understanding of the disease's etiology, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment. The program welcomes proposals from both U.S.-based and international researchers and is open to investigators at any career stage who are permitted by their organizations to manage grants and supervise personnel.
