Glaucoma UK and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists are working in partnership to run this prestigious award which has previously funded a range of research topics from prospective stem cell treatments to the use of big data in patient risk stratification.
This is a postgraduate research award up to the value of £100,000 to facilitate research into glaucoma. Glaucoma UK encourages patient orientated research and research directly concerned with the improvement of the management of glaucoma.
Glaucoma UK’s Chief Executive, Joanne Creighton, said: “We are proud to partner with The Royal College of Ophthalmologists for this research award. These grants are critical as they provide funding that enables researchers to discover new ways of preventing, diagnosing and treating glaucoma. It is an honour to be able to provide this award and fund research that could improve the lives of people living with glaucoma.”
Kathy Evans, CEO of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, said: “Glaucoma is a common eye condition that can lead to loss of vision if it is not diagnosed and treated early.
Glaucoma UK does a tremendous job of raising awareness of the disease and supporting those who live with it. The RCOphth is delighted to work with this effective charity to facilitate research.”
Applicants may be trainees seeking support for a fellowship or senior researchers seeking a grant for a project. Applications are invited from departments and individuals based in the UK and Ireland, but the research studies may be carried out elsewhere.
This award is funded by Glaucoma UK. The application process is administered by The Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
To apply for this award, please email your completed application form and embedded or separate CV to education@rcophth.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is 11 April 2023.
