Joe and Janet Barr Early Career Cornea and Contact Lens Research Award Grant

Joe and Janet Barr Early Career Cornea and Contact Lens Research Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Academy of Optometry Foundation Inc.
Amount: US $2,000
Last Updated: April 23, 2025

Summary

The Joe and Janet Barr Early Career Cornea and Contact Lens Research Award supports first- or second-year MS or PhD students in vision science or physiological optics. Established in 2012 in honor of Joseph T. Barr, this $2,000 seed funding facilitates research in cornea/ocular surface or contact lenses. Recipients are required to attend the annual American Academy of Optometry meeting and submit progress reports detailing their research outcomes. Preference is given to North American applicants.

Overview

Joe and Janet Barr Early Career Cornea and Contact Lens Research Award Established in 2012, this award honors Joseph T. Barr and his wife, Janet. Dr. Barr is an exceptional mentor and role model of the profession. The research award provides a first- or second-year MS or PhD student in vision science or physiological optics $2,000 of seed funding for research in the area of cornea/ocular surface or contact lenses. This award will be eligible for a one-time competitive renewal. Award Notes Funds support research conducted for a period of one year. Recipients must submit a 2-page progress report detailing the scientific knowledge gained during the funding period and how this information was or will be communicated (e.g. publication, presentation) to the AAOF at the end of the award period. Recipients are encouraged to submit a manuscript describing the funded work to Optometry and Vision Science. The AAOF is a non-profit organization, and our policy is to not cover any overhead and/or indirect costs associated with research awards or any other of our programs. This policy applies uniformly to all award recipients. Recipient must attend the annual meeting of the American Academy of Optometry and attend the Foundation Celebration Luncheon to receive their award. The recipient is also required to volunteer at the Foundation booth during the meeting.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be a student member of the American Academy of Optometry and submit all necessary documents by the deadline.Recipient must not have applied during the same application year or previously received an Ezell Fellowship.Eligible applicants must be enrolled in a school or college of optometry, affiliated stand-alone graduate program or one combined with a professional or residency program.  First- or second-year MS or PhD student in vision science or physiological optics You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.