The Bert M. Glaser, MD Award for Innovative Research in Retina Grant

The Bert M. Glaser, MD Award for Innovative Research in Retina Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Amount: US $10,000
Last Updated: August 04, 2025

Summary

The Bert M. Glaser, MD Award for Innovative Research in Retina, presented by ARVO, recognizes early-career investigators for groundbreaking discoveries in retinal disease treatment. This prestigious $10,000 award honors the legacy of Dr. Bert M. Glaser, a noted retinal surgeon and researcher. Candidates must be within five years post-fellowship and ARVO members. The award aims to advance research in vision science, supporting innovative techniques and mechanisms that significantly impact retinal conditions.

Overview

The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology ARVO is the largest and most respected eye and vision research organization in the world. Our members include nearly 12,000 researchers from over 60 countries. Mission ARVO advances research worldwide into understanding the visual system and preventing, treating and curing its disorders. The Bert M. Glaser, MD Award for Innovative Research in Retina This award honors the life of Bert M. Glaser, MD, a retinal surgeon, researcher, innovator and teacher for over 30 years. The award was established by his family to honor his legacy as an innovator and as a retina specialist. The $10,000 award is supported by the Glaser family through the ARVO Foundation. The first award was issued in 2019.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Must be a basic scientist or clinician-scientist in retinaMust be within five years of completion of a post-doctoral fellowship or clinical fellowshipMust be an ARVO memberMay be a resident or citizen of any countryMay be affiliated with a university, hospital, private practice or companyNominators and Supporters may only support one nomination; the Nominator and the Supporter may not be from the same institution. The award will be disbursed to the winner’s employer for the sole purpose of furthering the winner’s research.It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure his/her employer can and will accept the award monies for the sole purpose set out in this award, as specified in the criteria, including that the employer agrees not to apply or withhold administrative fees or indirect costs. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

Foundation and ARVO Officers, Board members and Awards Committee members are not eligible to nominate or be nominated for an award during their terms, or to offer seconding letters of support.