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National Eye Institute (NEI) Grants

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Open National Eye Institute (NEI) grants

  • COOPERATIVE PROGRAM ON RETINAL DEGENERATIVE DISEASE RESEARCH

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    COOPERATIVE PROGRAM ON RETINAL DEGENERATIVE DISEASE RESEARCH is sponsored by National Eye Institute (NEI). Supports research into the mechanisms of re...

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  • National Eye Institute (NEI) Research Grants

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    National Eye Institute (NEI) Research Grants is sponsored by National Eye Institute (NEI). NEI offers a variety of funding opportunities for vision re...

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  • NEI Career Development Awards

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    NEI Career Development Awards is sponsored by National Eye Institute (NEI). NEI provides career development awards to support the training and develop...

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  • NEI Institutional Training Grants

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    NEI Institutional Training Grants is sponsored by National Eye Institute (NEI). NEI offers institutional training grants to support the development of...

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  • NEI Individual Fellowships (F30, F31, F32)

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    NEI Individual Fellowships (F30, F31, F32) is sponsored by National Eye Institute (NEI). Offers support for individual fellowships to provide mentored...

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  • NEI Administrative Supplement Opportunities

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    NEI Administrative Supplement Opportunities is sponsored by National Eye Institute (NEI). NEI provides administrative supplements to existing grants t...

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  • Audacious Goals Initiative (AGI) for Regenerative Medicine

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    Audacious Goals Initiative (AGI) for Regenerative Medicine is sponsored by National Eye Institute (NEI). Aims to restore vision through retinal regene...

    biomedical_researchclinical_researchprecision_medicinehealth_disparitiesretinal regeneration
  • Medical Retinal Fellowship

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    Medical Retinal Fellowship is sponsored by National Eye Institute (NEI). Medical Retinal Fellowship is a grant from the National Eye Institute (NEI) a...

    clinical_researchbiomedical_researchhealth_disparitiesmedical retinaretinal imaging
  • Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31)

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    Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31) is a fellowship from the National Eye Institute (NEI) that funds pred...

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  • NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00)

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    NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) is a grant from the National Eye Institute (NEI) that funds postdoctoral researchers with clinical or rese...

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  • NEI Clinical and Postdoctoral Fellowships

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    NEI Clinical and Postdoctoral Fellowships is a program from the National Eye Institute (NEI) that funds clinicians and PhD-level investigators to purs...

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  • NEI Collaborative Clinical Vision Research Project: Resource Center Grant (UG1 Clinical Trial Required)

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    The NEI Collaborative Clinical Vision Research Project Resource Center Grant (UG1 Clinical Trial Required) is a grant from the National Eye Institute ...

    clinical_researchbiomedical_researchprecision_medicineclinical trialsvision disorders
  • Ruth L. Kirschstein Individual Predoctoral NRSA for MD/PhD and other Dual Degree Fellowships (F30)

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    Ruth L. Kirschstein Individual Predoctoral NRSA for MD/PhD and Other Dual Degree Fellowships (F30) is a fellowship from the National Eye Institute (NE...

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  • Vision Research Grants and Funding – How to Apply

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    Vision Research Grants and Funding is a program from the National Eye Institute (NEI) that funds scientific research aimed at understanding, preventin...

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  • Training Opportunities

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    Training Opportunities is a program from the National Eye Institute (NEI) that funds students and professionals pursuing vision research careers throu...

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  • Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32)

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    Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32) is a fellowship from the National Eye Insti...

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  • NEI Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

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    NEI Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by National Eye Institute (NEI). Supports U.S. small businesses in developing innov...

    biomedical_researchsmall_businessprecision_medicinehealth_disparitiesophthalmic therapies
  • NEI Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Opportunities

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    NEI Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Opportunities is sponsored by National Eye Institute (NEI)...

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  • NEI Individual Career Development Awards (K Awards)

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    NEI Individual Career Development Awards (K Awards) is sponsored by National Eye Institute (NEI). Provides support for mentored research training, res...

    biomedical_researchhealth_disparitiesclinical_researchprecision_medicinevision health
  • Vision Research

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    Vision Research is a grant program from the National Eye Institute (NEI) that funds scientific investigations aimed at eliminating vision loss and imp...

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How to apply for National Eye Institute (NEI) grants

Most National Eye Institute (NEI) applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.

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