NEI Collaborative Clinical Vision Research (UG1 - Clinical Trial Optional)

About this grant

The NEI uses UG1 cooperative agreement awards to support investigator-initiated clinical vision research projects, including multi-center clinical trials, human gene-transfer, stem cell therapy trials, epidemiological studies, and other studies that are complex, high resource, or that require increased oversight due to elevated safety considerations. These collaborative clinical vision research projects would address chronic diseases across the lifespan through research on the burden of eye and Grant Number: PAR-26-119.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).
• Grant Number: PAR-26-119

What the funding covers

• See official listing for award details

How to apply

1. 1Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
2. 2Grant Number: PAR-26-119
3. 3Posted: 2026-03-03

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