Vision Research
Open Opportunities (7)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- NEI Institutional Mentored Physician Scientist Award (K12 Clinical Trial Optional) Deadline: Jun 9, 2026
- Accelerating Product Excellence in Innovation and for Clinical Adoption (APEx) (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Deadline: Jul 10, 2026 · up to $4M
- NEI Collaborative Clinical Vision Research (UG1 – Clinical Trial Optional) Deadline: Sep 25, 2026
- NEI Center Core Grant for Vision Research (P30 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Deadline: Sep 25, 2026
- NEI Research Grant for Vision-Related Secondary Data Analysis (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Deadline: Oct 16, 2027
- NEI Clinical Research Study Planning Grant Program (R34 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Deadline: Jan 7, 2028 · up to $150K
- INCLUDE Project: Transformative Research Awards for Down syndrome (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Deadline: Jun 15, 2028 · up to $500K
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 93.867 (USAspending.gov).
- Jaeb Center For Health Research Foundation, Inc. 2 awards $134,323,650
- The Johns Hopkins University $35,143,434
- The General Hospital Corporation $27,603,179
- Case Western Reserve University $22,003,615
- New York University $19,986,536
- Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania, The $18,103,377
- University Of Pittsburgh - Of The Commonwealth System Of Higher Education $17,077,254
- University Of Washington $16,012,672
- Schepens Eye Research Institute, Inc., The $15,913,078
Program Objective
The mission of the National Eye Institute is to eliminate vision loss and improve quality of life through vision research. The goal is to drive innovative research to understand the eye and visual system, prevent and treat vision diseases, and expand opportunities for people who are blind or require vision rehabilitation. Research grants and cooperative agreements 1) Support eye and vision research projects that address the leading causes of blindness and impaired vision in the U.S. These include, but are not limited to, retinal diseases; corneal diseases; cataract; glaucoma and optic neuropathies; strabismus; amblyopia; and low vision and blindness rehabilitation. 2) To increase understanding of the normal development and function of the visual system in order to better prevent, diagnose, and treat sight-threatening conditions; and, to enhance the rehabilitation, training, and quality of life of individuals who are partially-sighted or blind. 3) To encourage high quality clinical research, including clinical trials, other epidemiological studies, and health services research.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Local
- State
- Territorial
- Tribal
- Foreign Government
- Foreign Nonprofit Organization
- Foreign Not-for-Profit Organization
- International Organization
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
- Small Business Person
Eligible organizations determined at the NOFO level.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Applications are reviewed initially for scientific and technical merit. A second level review of the programmatic relevance of applications is provided by the National Advisory Eye Council. Final approval is made by the Director, National Eye Institute. Formal award notices are transmitted to the appropriate institutional official.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: > 180 Days
- Renewal interval: > 180 Days
- Appeal: From 120 to 180 days
Approximately nine months for Research Grants, Individual Career Development Awards, Clinical Study Planning Grants, cooperative clinical studies or conferences, Core Grants, and NRSA Institutional applications; from six to seven months for NRSA individual applications; and for SBIR, about eight months.
Program details & compliance
Description
The mission of the National Eye Institute is to eliminate vision loss and improve quality of life through vision research. To achieve this mission, NEI provides leadership to: 1) Drive innovative research to understand the eye and visual system, prevent and treat vision diseases, and expand opportunities for people who are blind or require vision rehabilitation; 2) Foster collaboration in vision research and clinical care to develop new ideas and share knowledge across other fields; 3) Recruit, inspire, and train talented new generation of individuals to expand and strengthen the vision workforce; 4) Educate health care providers, scientists, policymakers, and the public about advances in vision research and their impact on health and quality of life.
Mission Categories
Primary: General Health and Medical
Other categories:
Prevention and Control (includes Suicide Prevention)Drug and Medical Device SafetyResearch and Development
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Research Grants provide funds for salaries, equipment, supplies, travel, and other expenses associated with scientific investigation relevant to program objectives.
Required Documentation
See the NIH Grants Policy Statement for further guidance on the applicability of cost principals (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps/index.htm). 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements