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 of disease mechanisms and develop prevention and treatment strategies.
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.
