Grant Details

General Overview

Grant Name and Funding Organization

NEI Collaborative Clinical Vision Research: Chair's Grant

National Eye Institute (NEI), National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Total Funding Amount and Duration

Application budgets are not limited but must reflect the actual needs of the proposed project.

Maximum project period is five years.

Primary Objective and Mission Statement

To eliminate vision loss and improve quality of life through vision research.

Key Stakeholders and Beneficiaries

Researchers and institutions conducting clinical trials on vision disorders.

Grant Program Context and History

Reissue of PAR-21-041, updated to align with agency priorities.

Funding Source and Type

Federal funding from the NIH.

Cooperative agreement mechanism.

Significance within Funding Landscape

Supports high public health significance projects requiring oversight and monitoring.

Grant Frequency

Recurring grant opportunity with multiple application deadlines.

Organizational Aspects

Eligible Organization Types

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 Government Agencies

Foreign Institutions

Specific Qualifications and Certifications Needed

Must have an eRA Commons account for Program Directors/Principal Investigators.

Geographic Location Requirements

Open to U.S. and foreign institutions.

Track Record and Experience Requirements

Investigators must have the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary for the proposed research.

Organizational Structure Preferences

Multi-PD/PI applications are allowed.

Previous Relationship with Funder Considerations

Not specified.

Scope and Focus

Primary Focus Areas and Priorities

Clinical trials for vision disorders.

Expected Outcomes and Deliverables

Evaluation of interventions for vision disorders.

Sustainability Expectations

Not specified.

Technical Details

Technical Expertise Requirements

Expertise in clinical trial design and implementation.

Risk Management Expectations

Compliance with NIH data and safety monitoring requirements.

Financial Structure

Budget Range and Limitations

Application budgets are not limited but must reflect actual project needs.

Cost Sharing

Cost sharing is not required.

Timeline and Implementation

Application Deadlines

Multiple deadlines from July 13, 2023, to January 25, 2026.

Compliance and Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement.

Application Process

Required Documentation and Materials

Clinical Protocol, Milestone Plan, Overall Study Organization, Manual of Procedures.

Grant Details

clinical trials vision research healthcare public health nonprofit government funding cooperative agreements
NEI Collaborative Clinical Vision Research: Chair's Grant
PAR-23-209
NIH Grants
UNIVERSITY NGO PUBLIC OTHER
US CA
HEALTHCARE OTHER
DEVELOPMENT OTHER
0-10 11-50 51-250 251-500 500+
SDG3
FUNDING RESEARCH_DEVELOPMENT
None
None
None
None
USD
None
Jan. 25, 2026, 10 p.m.
Not specified