Project Grants
Fight for Sight’s Project Grants fund outstanding research into the prevention, treatment, and understanding of sight loss from any eye condition, emphasizing scientific excellence and public involvement.
Funder: Fight for Sight
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Stage 1 abstract) | June 2027 (Stage 2 full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to £250,000 total for up to 3 years per project.
Summary: Supports clinical or non-clinical research projects addressing sight loss from any eye condition, emphasizing scientific excellence and public involvement.
Description
Fight for Sight’s Project Grants are designed to support research projects—both clinical and non-clinical—that aim to prevent, treat, or better understand sight loss caused by any eye condition. The scheme is structured to prioritize scientific merit, address unmet needs in vision research, and build capacity for future research leaders. A unique feature is the integration of reviewers with lived experience of vision loss into the assessment process, ensuring that funded projects are both scientifically robust and relevant to those affected.
Projects must demonstrate feasibility, scientific excellence, and value for money, and should include plans for meaningful public involvement throughout the research lifecycle.
