Resident Grant Program - ACVO Vision for Animals Foundation
Resident Grant Program - ACVO Vision for Animals Foundation supports veterinary ophthalmology residents’ clinical and laboratory research to advance prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of animal eye diseases.
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Funder: ACVO Vision for Animals Foundation
Due Dates: December 7, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET (Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,500 per project; completion 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 in ABVO-approved residencies and sponsored by their ABVO mentor(s).
Description
The ACVO Vision for Animals Foundation offers annual research grants to residents in ABVO-approved veterinary ophthalmology programs. The foundation is the philanthropic arm of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists and advances animal eye health through science and education. This program supports projects conducted primarily by residents, with mentorship and clearly defined contributions from collaborators and technical personnel.
Funding focuses on direct research costs, including supplies, materials, limited equipment, publication, statistical support, and limited technical assistance. Supported work includes clinical investigations and laboratory research relevant to animal vision and ocular disease. Recent projects have examined bacterial keratitis, treatments for refractory canine dry eye, and dogs’ responses to virtual media. Scientific merit, relevance to animal health, and animal welfare inform proposal selection.
