Grant name: NEI Center Core Grant for Vision Research
Funding organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Eye Institute (NEI)
Total funding amount: Up to $2,500,000 over five years for institutions with 20 or more eligible grants
Primary objective: Enhance research capabilities in vision science through shared resources
Key stakeholders: NEI-supported R01 investigators
Funding source: Federal government
Grant frequency: Recurring
Higher Education Institutions
Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status)
For-Profit Organizations (including Small Businesses)
Local, State, County, City Governments
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments
Federal Governments and Agencies
U.S. Territory or Possession
Must have 8 or more active NEI-supported R01 grants
Must have an established program in basic, translational, epidemiological, or behavioral research in NEI program areas
Vision research
Collaborative studies of the visual system and its disorders
Increased productivity and impact of research
Creation of a collaborative environment for scientific interactions
Resource/Service Cores must be directed by NEI-funded, independent investigators
Direct costs up to $2,000,000 for institutions with 8 to 19 eligible grants
Direct costs up to $2,500,000 for institutions with 20 or more eligible grants
Maximum project period: 5 years
Earliest submission date: August 30, 2023
Application due dates: September 30, 2023; September 30, 2024; September 30, 2025
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement
No human subjects research allowed
Multi-Project (M) Instructions in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide must be followed
Resource Sharing Plan required