Concepts and Breakthroughs in Glaucoma
NEI - National Eye Institute
About This Grant
This proposal seeks support for students and junior investigators (travel awardees) to attend the 2025 International Society for Eye Research (ISER)/BrightFocus Foundation (BFF) glaucoma meeting titled "Concepts and Breakthroughs in Glaucoma" to be held October 8th-11th, 2025 at the Emory Conference Center and Hotel in in Atlanta, Georgia. As in past meetings, our goal is to bring together basic scientists, clinician-scientists, students and fellows for presentations and in-depth discussions on recent exciting research advances and developments in the molecular mechanisms underlying glaucomatous pathology, both in the conventional outflow tract and the optic nerve head. We have already recruited three thought leaders in glaucoma to deliver keynote lectures. As in past meetings, platform sessions will be selected exclusively from submitted abstracts, with one session reserved for travel awardees. We are also organizing again a one-day "crash course" in glaucoma for people newcomers to the field and students/junior investigators, consistent with our goal of increasing young scientist participation. The Specific Aims of the conference are to: 1. Enhance the emerging careers of at least 30 young investigators working in glaucoma research by providing travel awards. 2. Provide a forum for the dissemination of the most recent advances in glaucoma research. 3. Create an environment that facilitates the exchange of novel ideas among basic and clinician-scientists, fostering opportunities for collaboration among vision scientists with multiple scientific expertise. 4. Bring together scientists working in disparate areas of glaucoma research. We anticipate that this meeting will provide state-of-the-art information on recent advances in glaucoma and serve as an important resource for those involved in the translation of these findings into novel therapeutics. The conference will also provide new opportunities, avenues for new discovery, and a forum to develop potential collaborations among the attendees. The requested funds will support the travel, accommodation and registration of at least 30 trainees to attend this focused meeting.
Grant Summary
Concepts and Breakthroughs in Glaucoma is a NEI - National Eye Institute grant providing up to $40K for university, nonprofit, healthcare org. Applications are due 2026-08-31 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $40K
2026-08-31
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Concepts and Breakthroughs in Glaucoma: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Concepts and Breakthroughs in Glaucoma?
Concepts and Breakthroughs in Glaucoma 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 Concepts and Breakthroughs in Glaucoma provide?
Concepts and Breakthroughs in Glaucoma provides up to $40K 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 Concepts and Breakthroughs in Glaucoma deadline?
Applications for Concepts and Breakthroughs in Glaucoma are due 2026-08-31 (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 Concepts and Breakthroughs in Glaucoma?
To apply for Concepts and Breakthroughs in Glaucoma, 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.