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Pediatric Ophthalmology Career-Starter Research Grants

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION

Funding Amount

Up to $100,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Pediatric Ophthalmology Career-Starter Research Grants

Funder: Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc.

Focus: Support research to launch the careers of clinical and basic researchers focused on the prevention and cure of potentially blinding diseases in infants and children.

    Eligible Research Areas

  • Amblyopia
  • Congenital cataract
  • Congenital glaucoma
  • Retinopathy of prematurity
  • Ocular malformations
  • Congenital nystagmus
  • Hereditary eye diseases (retinal dystrophies, retinoblastoma, etc.)
  • Clinical or basic research on conditions that can or may eventually be treated or prevented

    Eligibility

  • Applicants at the beginning of their academic careers
  • Must have received M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree

Geographic Scope

Not specified (appears to be open internationally)

    Contact Information

  • Phone: 214-888-0220
  • Fax: 214-888-0230
  • Email: manager@ktef.us
  • Address: 3201 Cross Timbers Rd Bldg 4 Ste 300, Flower Mound TX 75028-2946

Background

The Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc., sponsored by the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America, was created as a tax-exempt charity under the Internal Revenue Code and Maryland state law.

How to Apply

Application Process

Guidelines: Refer to 2026 Career Starter Guidelines v11

Required Materials:
Specific application requirements not detailed in provided content. Consult the guidelines document.

Submission:
Applications accepted annually. Contact the foundation for submission details and deadlines.

Note: Detailed application instructions and required forms are available in the official 2026 Career Starter Guidelines document.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

science-researchhearing-and-vision

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