The FY26 Vision Research Program Mentored Clinical Research Award supports patient-oriented vision injury research conducted by military or civilian clinicians in training. It funds standalone studies or clinical data generation aligned with VRP Focus Areas, excluding preclinical research and clinical trials. Key personnel include a PI who is an established clinician or Ph.D. clinical scientist and a clinician in training conducting the research under mentorship. IRB/Ethics Committee approval is required by January 1, 2027.
Open to any type of entity, including military or civilian clinicians in training. Requires documentation of IRB/Ethics Committee approval or exemption by January 1, 2027.
