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"Vision Science Research Center (VSRC) Pilot Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Vision Science Research Center (VSRC) Pilot Grant Program is sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Vision Science Research Center. This pilot grant program aims to encourage vision research at UAB by providing support for individual Principal Investigators (PIs) or teams of investigators to develop competitive grant submissions, preferably to the NIH National Eye Institute (NEI).
It supports both individual and larger-scale collaborative vision research projects.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Lead (Contact) PI must be a full-time UAB faculty member. Other PIs can be from other UAB academic departments or outside UAB. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $20,000 (individual PI); up to $40,000 (multi-investigator team). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 22, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Vision Science Research Center (VSRC) Pilot Grant Program is funded by University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Vision Science Research Center. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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