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"Vision Research Program - Investigator-Initiated Research Award (Funding Level 2)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Vision Research Program - Investigator-Initiated Research Award (Funding Level 2) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD), Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). This award supports the advancement of more mature research toward clinical translation in vision research related to military exposure.
Applications may include any phase of research from basic through translational, and preliminary data supporting the readiness and feasibility of the proposed research are required.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity), including universities, subject to specific clarifications in the program announcement. Partnering Principal Investigator option is available. Research must address at least one of the program's focus areas, which include understanding and treating eye injury or visual dysfunction as related to military exposure, diagnosing and treating eye injuries in austere environments, and restoring visual function after military exposure-related vision loss or severe visual impairment. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 28, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Vision Research Program - Investigator-Initiated Research Award (Funding Level 2) is funded by Department of Defense (DoD), Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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