Grants and Funding--Diseases of the Human Eye
International Retinal Research Foundation
All Regions
03/01/2009
$0
Grants and Funding

The International Retinal Research Foundation (IRRF) supports scientific research on the diseases of the human eye, especially its center, the macula, and peripheral retinal research that ultimately will accelerate the outcome of discovery. Specific consideration will be given to those scientists who are actively working toward discovering the causes, preventions, and cures of macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Limited funding is available for postdoctoral training in the area of vision research and for educational and scientific exchange.

The IRRF is a publicly supported charitable foundation funded by donor contributions and has been approved by the Internal Revenue Service as tax exempt from federal tax under section 501(A) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501 (c)(3).

Grants are awarded in June with a July 1 funding date and December with a January 1 funding date. Deadlines for submitting grant applications are March 1 and September 1, and will be scheduled for review by the Scientific Director within two weeks after the receipt deadline. Written comments and recommendations will be completed and submitted to the IRRF Board of Directors no later than May 15 and November 15. All request determinations will be provided in writing.

Application forms may be obtained by contacting:

Sandra Blackwood, MPA
Executive Director
International Retinal Research Foundation, Inc.
1720 University Boulevard
Birmingham, Alabama 35233-1816 USA

Or by calling: 205-325-8103

Or by Email: sandy.blackwood@ccc.uab.edu

An original and six (6) copies of the completed application should be returned to the above address no later than March 1 or September 1.
Ophthalmologist, Physician Researcher
Charles D. Kelman, M.D. Postdoctoral Scholar Award
International Retinal Research Foundation
All Regions
03/01/2009
$35,000
The Charles D. Kelman, M.D. Postdoctoral Scholar Award

The International Retinal Research Foundation recognizes the need to strengthen and expand the international pool of vision scientists who possess the scientific, technical, and professional skills required to perform independent research. Addressing this need, The Charles D. Kelman, M.D. Postdoctoral Scholar Award has been established to provide salary and research support in the amount of $35,000 per year for a postdoctoral scholar nearing the end of his/her training. By the end of this support, Kelman Scholars are expected to have gained the expertise necessary to engage in productive eye research related to the retina or macula, and successfully compete for extramural funding. It is anticipated that suitable candidates will be identified and nominated by established vision scientists.

Deadline for submitting nominations for The Charles D. Kelman, M.D. Postdoctoral Scholar Award is March 1, and will be forwarded for review to the IRRF Scientific Director, with final approval to come from the Board of Directors. All notifications will be provided in writing by May 1, with a July 1 funding date.

Guidelines for the Kelman Award may be obtained by writing to:

Sandra Blackwood, MPA
Executive Director
International Retinal Research Foundation, Inc.
1720 University Blvd.
Birmingham, Alabama 35233-1816 USA

If requesting by phone: 205-325-8103

Or by email: sandy.blackwood@ccc.uab.edu

An original and six (6) copies of the completed application should be returned to the above address no later than March 1.
Junior Investigator, Junior Researcher, Junior Scientist, New Investigator, New Researcher, Ophthalmologist, Physician Researcher, Young Investigator, Young Scientist
Jahnigen Career Development Awards Scholars
American Geriatrics Society
All Regions
12/09/2008
$150,000

The Jahnigen Career Development Awards Scholars Program offers two-year career development awards to support junior faculty in anesthesiology, emergency medicine, general surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopaedic surgery, otolaryngology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, thoracic surgery and urology.. The award allows individuals to initiate and ultimately sustain a career in research and education in the geriatrics aspects of their discipline.

Each grant will provide two-year support of $75,000 per year for salary and fringe benefits and/or the costs of doing research. In 2005, due to funding guidelines from the supporting foundations, we instituted a requirement that each scholar's institution provide a minimum match of $25,000 per year. The application should delineate the source of the matching funding and the line item budget should provide information on the allocation of the matching funds in support of the Scholars work. Up to ten awards will be given in 2009. The Jahnigen Award may not be used to support indirect costs. Awards are not transferable to another institution.

Eligibility

Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria:

Be a physician who is a US citizen or permanent resident
Be certified or board eligible to practice in one of the following targeted specialties: anesthesiology, emergency medicine, general surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopaedic surgery, otolaryngology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, thoracic surgery, urology
Have a primary academic appointment in a US institution in one of the specialty departments listed above.
Have completed his/her training (residency and/or fellowship) on or after June 30, 1999. Exceptions to this limit will be considered for compelling reasons and must be reviewed and approved prior to application submission. Such exceptions should be requested and justified in a letter to AGS received by November 4, 2008, so that, if approved, a competitive application may be prepared and submitted on schedule.

Application Deadline & Other Important Dates

December 9, 2008 Deadline for receipt of completed applications
April 1, 2009 Announcement of the seventh cohort of Jahnigen Scholars
May 1 - May 2, 2009 Meeting of previous and newly selected Jahnigen Scholars
July 1, 2009 Start of the Scholars programs

Contact Us

Elizabeth Haranas
Project Coordinator
American Geriatrics Society
350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 801
New York, NY 10118
Tel: 212-308-1414
Fax: 212-832-8646

To request an application or to check on a previous request, please email eharanas@americangeriatrics.org. Thank you.

Jahnigen Career Development Scholars Awards
The American Geriatrics Society
The Empire State Building
350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 801
New York, New York 10118
Fax: (212) 832-8646

Anesthesiologist, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Emergency Physician, General Surgeon, Gynecologist, Junior Faculty, Junior Researcher, Medical School Faculty, Ophthalmologist, Orthopedic Surgeon, Physiatrist , Physician, Physician Researcher, Urologist
National Glaucoma Research Program
American Health Assistance Foundation
All Regions
10/27/2008
$100,000

National Glaucoma Research Program

Since the National Glaucoma Research (NGR) program began in 1978, AHAF has awarded more than $15.7 million to support basic research into the causes and potential treatments of this disease. NGR is currently supporting 27 biomedical researchers.

Standard Award

In order to be eligible for grant funding from the National Glaucoma Research (NGR) Standard Award Program, the Principal Investigator (P.I.) must be an independent researcher at a non-profit research institution and hold an equivalent to the academic rank of Assistant Professor or higher. The applicant must be permitted by the applicant’s organization to petition for and receive research grant support and must be permitted to supervise any additional personnel named in the application.

The applicant should use the indicated space on the application forms to clarify any position that is not immediately recognizable as equivalent or higher than an assistant professor rank.

AHAF prefers to fund proposals for which there are few alternative sources of funding, and to support the ability of investigators to generate the data needed to receive governmental or other third-party funding after the expiration of the AHAF award.

AHAF’s awards, therefore, are biased towards junior investigators with new laboratories and projects, or more established investigators with particularly innovative projects.

If a proposal addresses a subject not already represented in the AHAF funding portfolio, or in the pool of reviewer expertise, AHAF will solicit additional ad-hoc reviewers from that field to review the proposal.

For the 2009 competition, applications are due at AHAF by October 27, 2008.

American Health Assistance Foundation 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, Maryland 20871
1-800-437-2423, (301) 948-3244, Fax: (301) 258-9454

Physician Researcher, Junior Investigator, Junior Researcher, Junior Scientist, New Investigator, New Researcher, Ophthalmologist, Young Investigator, Young Scientist
Mentoring for Advancement of Physician-Scientists (MAPS) Award Program
American Glaucoma Society/Allergan Inc.
All Regions
12/31/2008
$10,000

Mentoring for Advancement of Physician-Scientists (MAPS) Award Program

The MAPS Award Program is a new initiative of the American Glaucoma Society (AGS). The awards will be given to clinicians at early stages of their academic careers to facilitate their glaucoma research interests. They are intended to help awardees overcome barriers and hindrances to their research efforts. Up to ten awards will be given over the next year, in amounts up to $10,000. MAPS awards are funded by an unrestricted grant to the AGS by Allergan Inc.

Goals

1. To facilitate glaucoma research initiatives by investigators at early stages of their academic careers.
2. To promote the development of clinician-scientists in glaucoma
3. To promote ongoing discoveries in glaucoma to improve patient care and reduce vision loss from disease

Candidate Eligibility

Clinicians in academic departments of Ophthalmology who are no more than 5 years out of glaucoma fellowship training.

Funding Eligibility

The research proposal should clearly indicate how the funds are to be used, as in critical support in the form of equipment, personnel, supplies, materials, travel expenses, course tuition and/or other services deemed necessary for the work.

American Glaucoma Society
P.O. Box 193940 | San Francisco CA 94119
[t] 415.561.8587 [f] 415.561.8531 [e] ags@aao.org

Junior Faculty, Medical School Faculty, Ophthalmologist, Physician Researcher
American Retina Foundation Grants Program
American Retina Foundation
All Regions
12/31/2008
$10,000

The American Retina Foundation has begun to accept grant applications for programs and educational initiatives related to AMD and other neovascular diseases. Grants will be made in the amount $10,000 or less.

Research Grants
To be considered for this type of grant the research must be related to original research in macular degeneration. Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed by the Research Fund Committee as well as the ARF board. These small grants will be awarded in amounts between $5,000-15,000. As part of your acceptance of this grant the American Retina Foundation shall be entitled to receive a royalty from any commercial application resulting from the success of the research. This amount is 2% of the profitable proceeds collected and funds shall be given to the Foundation as an unrestricted donation.

Medical Education Grants

Grants will be considered for educational activities in the therapeutic areas of Age-related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, or Neovascular Eye Disease. Grants must meet submission criteria assigned by the American Retina Foundation grants review committee prior to being accepted for funding. Educational grants will only be accepted for CME or CE certified activities approved by and accredited provider of continuing education. Grants in this area will be awarded in the amount of $10,000 or less.

Community Outreach Grants

Grants are made for community outreach programs in the areas of Age-related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, or Neovascular eye disease. Funding will be used to develop educational materials for patients and the public. Community outreach grants will only be considered if the requester is a nonprofit organization or if the activity is sponsored by a nonprofit organization. Grants in this area will be awarded in the amount of $10,000 or less.

ARF staff members are available to answer your specific questions by phone at 904-998-0356, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from 9am until 5pm Eastern Time, via email at abeamer@americanretina.org.

Diabetes Educator, Ophthalmic Nurse, Ophthalmologist, Public Health Worker, Optometrist
Grants-in-Aid of Research Program
Sigma Xi
All Regions
10/15/2008
$2,500

Grants-in-Aid of Research Program

Application Deadlines: March 15 and October 15 annually.

The Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) program has been providing undergraduate and graduate students with valuable educational experiences for more than 80 years. By encouraging close working relationships between students and faculty, the program promotes scientific excellence and achievement through hands-on learning.

The program awards grants of up to $1,000 to students from all areas of the sciences and engineering. Designated funds from the National Academy of Sciences allow for grants of up to $5,000 for astronomy research and $2,500 for vision related research. Students use the funding to pay for travel expenses to and from a research site, or for purchase of non-standard laboratory equipment necessary to complete a specific research project.

While membership in Sigma Xi is not a requirement for applying for funding from the Grants-in-Aid of Research program, approximately 75% of funds are restricted for use by dues paying student members of Sigma Xi or students whose project advisor is a dues paying member of Sigma Xi. Students from any country are eligible to receive funding.

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society

P.O. Box 13975
3106 East NC Highway 54
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 800-243-6534 or 919-549-4691
Fax: 919-549-0090

Graduate Student, Undergraduate
Children's Eye Foundation Grants
Children's Eye Foundation
All Regions
12/31/2008
$0
The Children's Eye Foundation is committed to providing funding to early career investigators for innovative projects in vision science that focus on the infant and child's visual system and its disorders, as well as strabismus in adults. Current priority funding areas include neurobiology, molecular biology, genetics and biotechnology.

During its 36+ years the Foundation has granted over $1 million in support of research and education to advance the understanding of, and care for, children with eye and visual system disorders and adults with strabismus. If you would like to apply for a Children's Eye Foundation Grant, please contact:

Richard W. Hertle, M.D.
Chief of Ophthalmology
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus UPMC Eye Center, Eye & Ear Institute Professor of Ophthalmology and Bioengineering University of Pittsburgh School
of Medicine.
Phone 412.692.8940
Fax 412.692.7220



Here are three projects currently being funded in part by the Foundation.

MAGNETOENCEPHALOGRAPHY (MEG) AND AMBLYOPIA TREATMENT

CELLULAR RELEASE OF VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL GROWTH FACTOR (VEGF) IN RESPONSE TO INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR (IGF-1) STIMULATION

VISUAL DEVELOPMENT IN PREMATURE INFANTS
Junior Faculty, Junior Investigator, Junior Researcher, Junior Scientist, Young Investigator, Young Scientist