Postdoctoral Scholar Award
The IRRF Postdoctoral Scholar Award funds groundbreaking postdoctoral research to advance understanding and treatment of retinal diseases.
Funder: The International Retinal Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Postdoctoral Scholar Award full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $35,000 for one year; funding is awarded to the institution; renewals may be considered
Summary: Supports innovative postdoctoral research in retinal science to advance understanding and treatment of retinal diseases.
Key Information: Funding is restricted to non-profit organizations; only one proposal per funding cycle per principal investigator.
Description
The International Retinal Research Foundation (IRRF) Postdoctoral Scholar Award provides support for early-career researchers dedicated to advancing retinal research. This award is designed to foster innovative postdoctoral projects that contribute to the understanding, prevention, and treatment of diseases of the human eye, with a focus on the macula and peripheral retina. Funding aims to encourage promising scholars to pursue impactful research careers in vision science.
