RPB International Research Collaborators Award
Supports reciprocal U.S. and international research collaborations to advance prevention and treatment of blinding disorders through shared expertise and joint vision science projects.
Funder: Research to Prevent Blindness
Due Dates: December 15, 2025 (Nomination, Spring) | January 10, 2026 (Application, Spring) | June 15, 2026 (Nomination, Fall) | July 1, 2026 (Application, Fall) | December 15, 2026 (Nomination, Spring 2027) | January 10, 2027 (Application, Spring 2027) | June 15, 2027 (Nomination, Fall 2027) | July 1, 2027 (Application, Fall 2027)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 for a 1-year project; awarded to the U.S. institution to support reciprocal international collaboration.
Summary: Supports reciprocal international research collaborations between U.S.-based and non-U.S. researchers to accelerate the development of treatments for blinding disorders.
Key Information: Nomination by an Ophthalmology Department Chair is required prior to application submission.
Description
This award supports international research collaborations designed to advance the prevention and treatment of blinding disorders. Through a reciprocal exchange, a U.S.-based researcher travels to a partner institution abroad to gain new knowledge and skills, while the international collaborator visits the U.S. institution. The collaboration must pursue clearly defined research objectives that leverage the expertise of both parties, with the aim of producing outcomes greater than could be achieved individually. The grant encourages projects that strengthen international research partnerships and accelerate progress in vision science.
