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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.

Eversight eye & vision research grants program
Eversight eye & vision research grants program
Eversight eye & vision research grants program

Our funding focus

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 
  • Collect initial data 
  • Pilot projects 
  • 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

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Submission guidelines

View the request for proposal and take the first step toward securing funding for your groundbreaking vision research project.

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Submission process & award schedule

Applications are accepted every summer, with funds distributed in January for the following year.

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Past awardees

Browse awarded projects and learn more about the intended impact of their investigations in the field of vision science.

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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.