Funder: ACVO Vision for Animals Foundation
Due Dates: December 7, 2026 (Full application, 11:59 p.m. ET) | January 31, 2027 (Funding notification by)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,500 per project; projects must be completed within 24 months
Summary: Supports resident-led veterinary ophthalmology research to advance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of animal eye diseases.
Key Information: Applicants must be ABVO-approved residents sponsored by their ABVO mentor(s).
Description
The ACVO Vision for Animals Foundation offers annual research grants for residents in veterinary ophthalmology. As the philanthropic arm of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, the foundation supports science and education that improve animal eye health and reduce vision loss and suffering. This program funds the practical costs of conducting and publishing resident-led research rather than resident or faculty salaries, tuition, or major equipment.
Supported work includes clinical and experimental investigations of ophthalmic disease and treatment. Recent awards address bacterial keratitis, platelet-rich plasma and sustained-release therapies for canine dry eye, oral gabapentin for refractory dry eye disease, and dogs’ responses to virtual media. Projects must be conducted primarily by the resident, with results presented at the Annual ACVO Conference.
