Retina Society Research Grants

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), invites eligible applicants to apply for the Retina Society Research Grants, which support innovative research aimed at advancing knowledge and education in retinal science and eye health.

Programme Overview
This grant programme funds cutting-edge research projects that contribute to improved understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of retinal diseases. It is designed to strengthen the global retina research community by supporting both early-career and established investigators.

Key Details

• Funder: Retina Society

• Funding Type: Grant

• Maximum Funding: Up to USD 50,000

• Application Deadline: 30 June 2026

Eligibility

• Open to academic institutions, commercial organisations, government bodies, and non-profit organisations

• Eligible applicants include early-career to established researchers

• Applicants must be Retina Society members in good standing

Funding Scope

The grant supports:

• Innovative research in retinal science

• Studies aimed at improving diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases

• Research contributing to education and knowledge advancement in ophthalmology

• Projects with potential to impact the global retina research community

Disciplines

• Ophthalmology

• Optometry

• Sensory Systems

Strategic Focus Areas

• Advancing retinal research and clinical practice

• Supporting innovation in eye health

• Strengthening the global retina research community

How to Apply
Applicants should review the full guidelines and submit their applications via:
https://www.retinasociety.org/page/47/retina-society-research-and-education

Applicants are expected to present a high-quality research proposal, demonstrate relevance to retinal science, and show strong potential to contribute to advances in vision research and eye health outcomes.