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RPB/TGF Career Advancement Award in Glaucoma Research

THE GLAUCOMA FOUNDATION INC

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Funding Amount

$150,000

Deadline

July 1, 2026

82 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

RPB/TGF Career Advancement Award in Glaucoma Research

Overview: A collaborative program between Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) and The Glaucoma Foundation that supports early-career vision researchers transitioning from their first to second NIH R01 grant.

Partners: Research to Prevent Blindness and The Glaucoma Foundation

Award Amount: $150,000 per award

Target Researchers: Early- to mid-career vision researchers (typically Assistant Professors) who:

  • Have already received their first independent federal grant (NIH R01)

  • Are collecting new data to apply for a second R01

  • Have a primary appointment in a department of ophthalmology or any relevant department

    • Focus Area: Glaucoma research, specifically on:

  • Degeneration of human retinal ganglion cells (with openness to connectomic, genetic, imaging, and epidemiologic approaches)

  • Regeneration approaches for glaucoma research

    • Purpose: Fill the critical gap in funding for the challenging transition from first R01 to second R01, ensuring a healthy pipeline of vision science research.

    Eligibility:

  • Assistant Professors (MDs, PhDs, or MD/PhDs)

  • Primary appointment in ophthalmology or relevant department

  • From any institution of higher education in the United States

  • Must have first NIH R01 award and be developing preliminary data for second R01

    • Geographic Scope: Open to U.S. institutions

    Contact Information:

  • Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB)

  • Website: www.rpbusa.org

  • The Glaucoma Foundation

  • Phone: (212) 285-0080

  • Email: info@glaucomafoundation.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline:

  • Nomination forms due: June 15

  • Applications due: July 1

    • Required Materials:

  • Nomination form (due by June 15)

  • Full application (due by July 1)

  • Research proposal addressing glaucoma research focus areas

  • Evidence of first NIH R01 award

  • Preliminary data for second R01 application

    • Submission Format:

  • Applications submitted through RPB website

  • Specific requirements and guidelines available on RPB website

    • Selection Process:

  • Competitive review based on scientific merit

  • Focus on potential to advance glaucoma research and lead to second R01 funding

    • For complete award criteria and application guidelines, visit the RPB website at www.rpbusa.org

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