Postdoctoral Fellowship Award
The Postdoctoral Fellowship Award from Foundation Fighting Blindness funds innovative postdoctoral research on inherited retinal degenerations and dry age-related macular degeneration.
Funder: Foundation Fighting Blindness
Due Dates: October 16, 2025 (Letter of Intent, FY26) | March 6, 2026 (Full Application, FY26) | October 8, 2026 (Letter of Intent, FY27) | February 25, 2027 (Full Application, FY27)
Funding Amounts: $80,000/year for 2 years (total $160,000); supports salary and research supplies; no indirect costs.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral fellows conducting innovative research on inherited retinal degenerations and dry age-related macular degeneration, emphasizing mentorship and professional growth.
Key Information: Applicants must have earned a doctoral degree within the past 5 years; global institutions eligible.
Description
The Postdoctoral Fellowship Award from the Foundation Fighting Blindness provides early-career researchers with support to pursue innovative research projects focused on inherited retinal degenerations (IRDs) and dry age-related macular degeneration (dAMD). The fellowship is designed to foster the scientific and professional development of postdoctoral fellows, offering both financial resources and structured mentorship. Projects must align with one or more of the Foundation's six research priority areas, and the program encourages global participation and diversity among applicants.
