CDMRP Vision: Investigator Initiated Research Award

The aim of the vision research program is to transform vision trauma care for our armed forces and the nation. All applications  must address research in one of the following Focus Areas:

• Eye injury or visual dysfunction as related to a military-relevant traumatic event. Examples: Blast, penetrating, blunt, thermal, or chemical trauma, Trauma caused by directed energy weapons 
• Diagnosis, stabilization, and treatment of eye injuries in austere environments and prolonged field care settings
• Restoration of visual function after trauma-related vision loss or severe visual impairment

Funding Level I: exploratory, innovative, high-risk/high-reward research

Funding Level II: advancement of more mature research toward clinical translation

Funding: Level 1 $260,000 total; Level 2 $750,000 total

Duration: Level 1 2 years; Level 2 3 years 

Research Authority due date: 21.7.20

Pre application (required) due date: 28.7.20

Full proposal due date: 18.11.20