Research Grants (Foundation of the American Society of Retina Specialists)

Research Grants (Foundation of the American Society of Retina Specialists) is sponsored by The Foundation of the American Society of Retina Specialists. These named grants provide seed funding for young investigators to launch early-stage projects in retina, supporting their careers and positioning them for major funding. Donors can shape the grants, including selection criteria and research areas.

Accomplishments | Retina Research Foundation Reducing Retinal Blindness Worldwide Retina Research Foundation Remembering Our Founder and President Retina Research Foundation Mission Statement Collaborating Organizations – Worldwide Network Annual Report and Newsletters Ching-Kang Jason Chen, PhD Eleftherios Paschalis Ilios, PhD Erika Tatiana Camacho, PhD Grant Guidelines and Information Overview of Research 2026 History of Major Award Recipients RRF Cox Macula Research Project RRF Award of Merit in Retina Research RRF Kayser International Award C L Schepens, MD/AAO Award Pan-American: Paul Kayser/RRF Global Award RRF Alice R.

McPherson Chair at University of Wisconsin Humble Distinguished Directorship Alice R. McPherson RRF Research Chair at Baylor College of Medicine M. D.

Matthews Professorship International Fellowships RRF Helmerich International Fellowships AAO Educational Trust Fund RRF Lawrence Travel Scholarships Important Research in Progress Thank You for Your Donation! For 57 years, RRF has actively participated in basic science retina research through an increasingly diverse yet coordinated program of investigation. No component of the research program stands alone.

Each scientist’s contribution adds to the whole, filling in details and expanding our collective understanding of the causes of retinal disease. Building on the solid foundation of known science, pilot study scientists work within their unique selected fields, and findings from their diverse projects add to the body of knowledge.

Each RRF supported scientist’s project evolves over time to incorporate their new insights as well as those of their peers.

Pilot Study Grants and application information RRF also has established collaborative relationships with these key national and international organizations to support basic ophthalmologic research focused on retina: • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) • Foundation of American Academy of Ophthalmology (FAAO) • International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) • American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) • Swiss Ophthalmological Society – University of Lausanne • Schepens International Society (SIS) • International Society for Eye Research (ISER) • Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO) • The Ophthalmology Foundation (OF) • Baylor College of Medicine • University of Wisconsin • McPherson Eye Research Institute Collaborations between RRF and these leading vitreoretinal organizations have made possible a diverse ongoing program of established research including: • Chairs and Professorships at teaching universities • Research Awards presented to renowned scientists • International Fellowships • Educational and career advancement opportunities for young scientists Retina Research Foundation has developed a varied and balanced program of scientific research.

Our role is to lay the groundwork for discovery as we work together to achieve the common goal of finding the causes and cures of retinal disease. COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Charles L.

Schepens MD/AAO Award, AAO Educational Trust Fund American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology (ARVO) RRF Lawrence Travel Awards Baylor College of Medicine RRF Research Chair; Vision Research Symposia and Seminar Series RRF Gonin Lecturer, Gonin Medal International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Swiss Ophthalmological Society – University of Lausanne Ophthalmology Foundation (OF) RRF Helmerich International Fellowships International Society for Eye Research (ISER) RRF Kayser International Award RRF Cox Macula Research Project Pan-American Ophthalmological Association (PAAO) Gillingham Fellowships (Pan-American) Pan-American Ophthalmological Association (PAAO) Paul Kayser/RRF Global Award RRF Award of Merit in Retina Research Schepens International Society (SIS) Charles L.

Schepens, MD/AAO Award University of Wisconsin Dept of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Chairs and Professorships McPherson Eye Research Institute Chairs and Professorships Into the foreseeable future, RRF will continue to fund basic science research in the area of retina, expanding the research scope in a manner that is consistent with and worthy of a legacy spanning over five decades of service.

RRF will maintain the highest standards of scientific and financial accountability in conducting our annual research program. Leave a Reply Cancel reply You must be logged in to post a comment. The mission of the Retina Research Foundation is to reduce retinal blindness worldwide by funding programs in research and education.

As a public charity, RRF raises funds from the private sector and the investment of its endowment funds. Retina Research Foundation RETINA RESEARCH FOUNDATION 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 810