Duke Ophthalmology Mentored Physician Scientist Program
About This Grant
ABSTRACT Eye diseases can have a profound impact on an individual’s quality-of-life, overall health, and life expectancy, and impose a tremendous burden on society and public health. There have been many advances in vision research, but there is a need for physician scientists who are highly trained in contemporary multidisciplinary research and can bring cutting-edge expertise in clinical/translational/population-outcomes research to solve contemporary vision impairing challenges. The Duke Ophthalmology Mentored Physician Scientist Program will train the next generation of ophthalmology physician scientists by fostering their career development in state-of-the art multidisciplinary research emphasizing the importance of scientific rigor, innovative scientific methods, appreciation of team science, and translation to improve patient health. The program will provide two qualified early-career physician scientist scholars per year with cutting-edge research experiences in a robust, innovative, career development framework to develop the next generation of physician scientists in ophthalmology. The Program will address gaps in scientific knowledge related to ophthalmology by providing skills, support and resources needed for the physician scientist to innovate and build inter- and cross- disciplinary collaboration within ophthalmology research. In that way, this Program will prepare the Duke K12 Mentored Physician Scientist Scholars to lead their own multidisciplinary teams in clinical/translational and/or population heath eye research, advance the field and ocular health, and become mentors and leaders of tomorrow. Upon completing this program, these vision scientists will have both a fundamental understanding of the clinical impact and the ability to apply rigorous and innovative methods to enable discoveries and translate these into tangible interventions. The impact of the Program will be gauged by their development of a research program and its contribution to the improvement of eye health.
Grant Summary
Duke Ophthalmology Mentored Physician Scientist Program is a NEI - National Eye Institute grant providing up to $535K for university, nonprofit, healthcare org. Applications are due 2031-06-30 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $535K
2031-06-30
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Duke Ophthalmology Mentored Physician Scientist Program from NEI - National Eye Institute, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to NEI - National Eye Institute before the deadline.
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Duke Ophthalmology Mentored Physician Scientist Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Duke Ophthalmology Mentored Physician Scientist Program?
Duke Ophthalmology Mentored Physician Scientist Program is offered by NEI - National Eye Institute and is generally open to university, nonprofit, healthcare org. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Duke Ophthalmology Mentored Physician Scientist Program provide?
Duke Ophthalmology Mentored Physician Scientist Program provides up to $535K per award from NEI - National Eye Institute. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Duke Ophthalmology Mentored Physician Scientist Program deadline?
Applications for Duke Ophthalmology Mentored Physician Scientist Program are due 2031-06-30 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, NEI - National Eye Institute, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Duke Ophthalmology Mentored Physician Scientist Program?
To apply for Duke Ophthalmology Mentored Physician Scientist Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from NEI - National Eye Institute.