RPB Unrestricted Grant
The RPB Unrestricted Grant provides flexible funding to U.S. ophthalmology departments to support and expand innovative eye research programs.
Funder: Research to Prevent Blindness
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 | January 10, 2027 | July 1, 2025 | January 10, 2025
Funding Amounts: $150,000 per year for up to 5 years; annual renewal during grant term.
Summary: Provides flexible annual funding to U.S. ophthalmology departments to support and expand innovative eye research programs.
Key Information: Only departments of ophthalmology at U.S.-based, university-connected medical schools with a permanent chair are eligible.
Description
The RPB Unrestricted Grant offers annual, flexible funding to departments of ophthalmology at university-connected, U.S.-based medical schools. Designed to foster innovative and creative research, this grant enables departments to develop and expand their eye research programs beyond the constraints of traditional, project-specific grants. Funds may be used for research faculty salaries, new equipment, pilot projects, research support, and travel related to research, supporting the department’s overall research strategy and capacity.
