Are you conducting research on glaucoma prevention or treatment? The BrightFocus Foundation, through its National Glaucoma Research programme, invites proposals from both U.S.-based and international researchers for projects aimed at advancing the understanding, prevention, and treatment of glaucoma.
This funding opportunity supports scientists at all career stages and strongly encourages applications from individuals belonging to groups under-represented in glaucoma research. The goal is to foster diversity, creativity, and innovation in tackling complex challenges associated with this leading cause of irreversible blindness.
The call aligns with the Foundation’s broader mission: helping people live free from diseases of mind and sight.
Funding Information
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Award amount: $75,000 per year
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Total value: $150,000
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Project duration: Up to 2 years
Eligible Costs
Funding may be used for:
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Personnel costs
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Equipment
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Travel
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Contractual services
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
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Hold a relevant terminal degree (MD, PhD, DVM, DO, OD, or equivalent).
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Be professionally trained and permitted by their institutions to lead independent research.
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Serve as the principal investigator (PI) and have access to independent laboratory space.
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Work at a nonprofit, governmental, academic, or for-profit research institution, including startups and biotech firms.
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Postdoctoral fellows may apply as co-principal investigators for the standard award.
Application Guidelines
Applicants must adhere to the following formatting and submission instructions:
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Use a font size no smaller than 11 points.
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Maintain margins of at least ¾ inch on all sides.
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Ensure narrative text is in black and written in clear, jargon-free English.
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Legibility is essential—applications not meeting basic formatting rules may be rejected.
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Word/page/character limits will be strictly enforced across all sections.
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Any figure legends, tables, or images must fit within the designated limits.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their proposals by completing the online application form available on the BrightFocus Foundation website.
Deadline: October 30, 2025
The BrightFocus Foundation is seeking research proposals for its National Glaucoma Research program to advance the understanding, prevention, and treatment of glaucoma. This opportunity is open to U.S.-based and international researchers at all career stages, with an emphasis on under-represented groups, aiming to foster diversity and innovation in addressing this cause of irreversible blindness. The foundation's mission is to help people live free from diseases affecting the mind and sight.
The funding offers $75,000 per year, up to a total of $150,000, for a project duration of up to two years. Eligible costs include personnel, equipment, travel, and contractual services. Applicants must have relevant terminal degrees, be professionally trained, and be permitted by their institutions to conduct independent research, serving as a principal investigator with access to lab space.
Application guidelines require a minimum font size of 11 points, maintained margins, and narrative text in black, clear English. Basic formatting rules are strictly enforced, with submission through the online application available on the BrightFocus Foundation website. The proposal deadline is October 30, 2025.
