Post-Doctoral Award
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Overview
Post-Doctoral Award
Funder: Fight for Sight Inc (NY, US)
Overview: A grant program supporting post-doctoral researchers in ophthalmology and eye/vision research. Part of Fight for Sight's mission to support and inspire eye and vision research by funding promising scientists early in their careers.
Geographic Scope: US, Canada, and overseas (investigators at more than 300 leading medical centers, universities and eye research institutes)
Focus Areas: Ophthalmology, vision research, and related sciences
Goal: To support and inspire eye and vision research; promote development of scientific skills; facilitate obtaining preliminary results necessary for substantial federal or private funding (NIH, National Eye Institute, etc.)
Eligibility: Post-doctoral researchers
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Background: Founded in 1946 by Mildred Weisenfeld (a woman with retinitis pigmentosa) to encourage and fund research in ophthalmology and vision sciences. Over 3,000 recipients have received over $21 million in support.
How to Apply
Application Process
- Step 1: Check deadlines on the Guidelines page
- Step 2: Review FFS NANOS Instructions
- Step 3: Submit application through the current grant cycle portal
Review Process: Applications are evaluated by the Scientific Review Committee (SRC) annually. The SRC ranks applications based on: qualifications and accomplishments of applicant, scientific merit of research proposal, clinical relevance of project, and resources/facilities/institutional support. Review system is modeled on NIH peer review methods.
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