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Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness (ISPB) Research Grants is sponsored by Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness (ISPB). ISPB annually awards grants to support mentored pre-clinical or clinical research programs in eye and vision health, with priority granted to areas of inquiry with direct clinical relevance (translational research).
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org Home Tel: (312) 363-6029 Facebook page opens in new window Linkedin page opens in new window Instagram page opens in new window X page opens in new window Our Board of Directors and Staff Chicagoland Clinics that Accept Medicaid Plans Financial Support for Eye Exams & Eye Care Financial Support for Visual Aids Internship Application Form Volunteer Application Form Childhood Barriers to Eye Care Survey ISPB offers unique grant opportunities supporting mentored pre-clinical or clinical research programs designed to foster junior investigator development while advancing clinical care in ophthalmology and optometry.
Preference is given to high-quality grant submissions from applicants (PI) that are at the start of their career, including medical students, residents, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, assistant professors, and other junior faculty in the ophthalmology and optometry fields.
Students must be currently enrolled full-time at an accredited Illinois institution of higher education or postdoctoral fellows/residents that are within seven years after receiving their advanced degree (MD, OD, PhD). Students, postdoctoral fellows, and residents are required to have a faculty mentor involved with their research.
The primary mission of ISPB is to reduce preventable causes of blindness by educating the public on the necessity for and the methods of preventing blindness. ISPB annually awards grants to support research in eye and vision health, with priority granted to areas of inquiry with direct clinical relevance (translational research).
The Research Committee, which consists of ISPB board members and other professionals from ophthalmology and optometry, reviews and awards the grants. Applications are evaluated based on several criteria, including study originality, feasibility, scientific rigor, educational environment, and clinical significance. Please Note: Applications are due on Wednesday, May 5, 2027 by midnight with awards announced in June.
Checks are issued once grant recipients provide the final paperwork. Research projects must be completed by June 30th of the following calendar year. Maximum grant amount not to exceed $10,000 for AMD and $5,000 for the Standard Grant.
Application must be submitted online by the deadline date and time. No exceptions! One application per project.
Principal investigator or project did not receive an ISPB grant in the prior year. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Project must be conducted in Illinois at an accredited university, medical school or laboratory.
Students must be currently enrolled full-time at an accredited Illinois institution of higher education or postdoctoral fellows/residents that are within seven years after receiving their first advanced degree (MD, OD, PhD).
Funds cannot be used for equipment, computers, software (may consider specialized software), indirect costs, institutional administrative fees, salaries, publication costs, manuscript preparation, phone usage or travel. OCT costs are allowed at $40 per subject if not covered by a third party insurer or part of standard care.
A $150 allowance can be made for the production and presentation of a scientific poster including ARVO membership. A maximum of $1,000 is allowed for statistical analysis. One individual can only serve as principal investigator for each grant.
The PI ( not the mentor ) must include their biosketch when applying. The principal investigator must remain in Illinois through the end of the grant project. Residents, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and medical/OD students must provide a supportive letter on department letterhead from the mentor.
Furthermore, mentors must acknowledge in the support letter that the applicant played a significant role in the preparation of the application and will be in charge of their grant with mentor oversight. To ensure scientific integrity and originality, applications and manuscripts generated wholly by artificial intelligence (AI) are not allowed.
All submissions must reflect the applicant’s independent thinking, authorship, and scholarly contribution. The grant application must be reviewed by the college/university’s department chair, research director, or designee for completeness and approval before submission to ISPB. If the grant is approved, the principal investigator must supply a color electronic photo for the ISPB website and publicity use before funds are distributed.
Where applicable, an IRB/IACUC approval letter must be received before a check is distributed. Applicants will be notified by mid-June with funds distributed as above requirements are met. Funds must be expended and scope of proposal completed within one year if the grant approval.
They cannot be passed over/extended to another PI to finish the project. Funds not used will be returned to ISPB.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Junior investigators, including medical students, residents, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, assistant professors, and other junior faculty in ophthalmology and optometry fields. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000 for AMD and $5,000 for Standard Grant. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness (ISPB) Research Grants is funded by Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness (ISPB). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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ISPB Sight Saving Equipment Reimbursement Program is sponsored by Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness (ISPB). ISPB assists by purchasing low vision aids, scleral lenses, and glasses for Illinois residents who cannot afford them. They partner with low vision clinics around the state to support residents of all ages. This program focuses on direct patient support for equipment.
ISPB Low Vision Equipment Reimbursement Program is sponsored by Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness (ISPB). This program provides reimbursement for low vision aids, scleral lenses, and eyeglasses to individuals in Illinois who cannot otherwise afford them. The program aims to provide much-needed low vision equipment to the underserved.
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