Supports basic, laboratory-based early translational, clinical, and pre-clinical research on inherited retinal degenerative diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration. The award aims to advance understanding and develop treatments or cures for these conditions.
Open to individuals and teams from all scientific disciplines with ideas to eliminate inherited retinal degenerative diseases. Encourages applications from underrepresented racial, ethnic, gender groups, and individuals with disabilities.