Eversight Eye & Vision Research Grants

Eversight Eye & Vision Research Grants is a grant from the Eversight Center for Vision and Eye Banking Research that funds promising research in vision science, corneal disease, and innovations in eye banking practice. Since 1980, the program has awarded more than $4 million to support meaningful projects.

The grants provide seed funding of up to $15,000 to develop promising research ideas and conduct preliminary laboratory work, with an emphasis on research utilizing human ocular tissue and projects focused on corneal surgery. Eligible applicants are academic researchers and institutions conducting eye and vision research. The program aims to help recipients leverage early-stage funding to support larger grant applications.

Eye & Vision Research Grants: Groundbreaking Vision Science Accelerate your vision research with Eversight grants Since 1980, the Eversight Eye & Vision Research Grants program has been a driving force in advancing groundbreaking vision science, awarding more than $4 million to support meaningful vision research projects.

We invite proposals from our partners for funding promising research concerned with: Vision problems with a special emphasis on projects utilizing human ocular tissue Corneal surgery and corneal disease Innovations in eye banking practice Seed funding to propel your research This seed funding of up to $15,000 is intended to: Develop promising ideas for research Carry out preliminary laboratory work Receiving this critical early-stage support can facilitate the submission of full-fledged applications for more extensive support from private or governmental agencies.

Overcoming barriers, advancing inquiry View the request for proposal and take the first step toward securing funding for your groundbreaking vision research project. Submission process & award schedule Applications are accepted every summer, with funds distributed in January for the following year. Browse awarded projects and learn more about the intended impact of their investigations in the field of vision science.

Connect with Eversight R&D Together, we can overcome barriers, advance meaningful scientific inquiry and one day contribute to clinical care that improves vision and transforms lives.