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VitreoRetinal Surgery Foundation Research Award

VITREORETINAL SURGERY FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

$2,000 - $4,000

Deadline

October 31, 2026

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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

VitreoRetinal Surgery Foundation Research Award

Purpose: Support early stage investigators conducting relevant research projects in macular and retinal disease and encourage a career devoted to retinal disease and research.

Geographic Scope: United States (University based institutions)

Focus Areas:

  • Macular disease research

  • Retinal disease research

  • Basic science investigations related to retinal/macular conditions

    • Eligibility:

  • Residents

  • Fellows

  • Medical students

  • Undergraduates

  • Must be under supervision of University-based ophthalmologists, retina specialists, or basic science investigators

    • Award Components:

  • Primary Award: $2,000 paid to the recipient's institution for project-related expenses

  • Laboratory/Research Expenses: Additional $1,000 available for laboratory expenses, statistical support, computer hardware/software, or purchased services (requires receipts)

  • Travel Award: Up to $1,000 for presentation of research results at national meetings (paid directly to awardee)

    • Funding Guidelines:

  • Research must have potential to increase understanding of macular or retinal disease

  • Project should be suitable for presentation at national ophthalmology meeting or research symposium

  • Should be suitable for eventual publication in peer-reviewed ophthalmic medical journal

  • Must conform to accepted standards of conduct (e.g., ARVO Guidelines for Use of Animals in Research)

  • Must have received institutional approval (Animal Care Committee, Human IRB, etc.)

  • Project completion expected within 12 months of award

  • Reporting: Research Progress Report required by October 31, 2026

  • Award recipients must acknowledge VRSF using name and logo on all papers, presentations, and abstracts

  • Applicants must disclose other sources of research funding

    • Review Process: Application Review Committee consists of physician members of the VRSF Board of Directors. Board members directly supervising applicants recuse themselves from deliberation.

    Contact Information:

  • Email: awinkelman@retinamn.com

  • Phone: 952-259-4273

  • Organization: VitreoRetinal Surgery Foundation (Minnesota, US)

  • Website: vrsfoundation.us

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Download the application form from the Research Awards page
    2. Complete all required sections of the application
    3. Email completed application to: awinkelman@retinamn.com

      Required Materials

    • Completed application form
    • Project description detailing research aims and methodology
    • Timeline for project completion (within 12 months)
    • Budget documentation
    • Institutional approval documentation (IRB/Animal Care Committee approvals)
    • Disclosure of other funding sources for the project
    • Supervisor/mentor information and contact details

      Progress Reporting

    • Required by: October 31, 2026
    • Submission: Email Progress Report form to awinkelman@retinamn.com
    • Download Progress Report form available on website
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