ARVO Foundation Research Catalyst Awards Grant

The ARVO Foundation Research Catalyst Awards aim to support early-career investigators or those returning to research after a break. Established in 2023, the awards offer two grants of $30,000 each to eligible recipients within and outside the United States. Research projects must be completed within two years. This initiative, funded by the ARVO Foundation, encourages innovative research ideas in vision science to advance understanding and treatment of visual disorders.

The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
ARVO is the largest and most respected eye and vision research organization in the world.
Two research awards of $30,000 each will be granted to:

• a recipient within the United Statesa recipient outside the United States
• Research projects must be completed within two years.

Eligibility

Specific eligibility criteria include:Applicant must be either:an investigator within the first three years of their primary academic appointment, or an investigator who is returning to the workforce after at least a year away from an active research career.Applicant must identify a mentor or senior colleague that will be involved in the project to ensure a level of success.Applicants may only submit one application per cycle. Award recipients must wait three years to apply with a new proposal. Unsuccessful applicants may reapply in the next cycle.

Ineligibility

Applicant must not have an active NIH R-series grant or equivalent.ARVO and ARVO Foundation Officers, Board members and ARVO Foundation Awards Committee members are not eligible to apply for or be nominated for an award nor may they supply letters of support during their terms.Awarded funds may not be used for institutional overhead or administrative fees.