Grant name: NEI Research Grant for Vision-Related Secondary Data Analysis
Funding organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Eye Institute (NEI)
Total funding amount: Up to $275,000 for the entire two-year project period
Duration: Maximum of two years
Primary objective: Conduct secondary data analyses using existing data from vision-related studies
Key stakeholders: Researchers in vision health, patients with vision impairments
Funding source: NIH
Funding type: Grant
Significance: Addresses leading causes of blindness and impaired vision in the U.S.
Grant frequency: Recurring
Higher Education Institutions
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Nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status)
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Organizations must complete registrations with SAM, eRA Commons, and Grants.gov before application submission.
Eye and vision research addressing causes of blindness and impaired vision
Understanding normal development and function of the visual system
Encouraging high-quality clinical research and training in vision sciences
At least one vision-related manuscript submitted to a peer-reviewed journal within the first year
Applicants must demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary to conduct proposed research.
Direct costs up to $275,000 for the entire project period
No more than $200,000 in direct costs may be requested in any single year
Application due dates: Multiple dates from February 16, 2025, to October 16, 2027
Earliest start date: July 2025
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement and federal regulations.
Follow instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.