Glaucoma UK and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists are collaborating 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.
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. Glaucoma UK encourages patient orientated research and research directly concerned with the improvement of the management of glaucoma.
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 at 9.00am on 7 May 2024.
This research grant was previously awarded to Dr Giovanni Montesano of Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for his project ‘Mapping clinical trial outcomes to individuals for personalised glaucoma care’. He said, “I am grateful to Glaucoma UK and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists for supporting our project which has the potential to reshape the landscape of glaucoma care, enhancing treatment outcomes and quality of life for countless individuals.”
Glaucoma UK’s Chief Executive, Joanne Creighton, said, “We are delighted to work with The Royal College of Ophthalmologists again for this year’s research grant. With glaucoma being the second leading cause of blindness in the world, these grants are instrumental in empowering researchers to explore innovative approaches for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Glaucoma UK is honoured to be able to fund this research grant that could contribute to enhancing the quality of life of those living with glaucoma.”
Ali Rivett, Chief Executive at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, said, “Research study makes a vital contribution to improving eyecare outcomes and is integral to the delivery of our aim to drive excellence and best practice in ophthalmology. We are pleased to – once again – support this award, which will facilitate valuable insights and gather evidence that can potentially transform glaucoma care.”
