Research Grants

Choroideremia (CHM) is a rare inherited disorder that causes progressive vision loss and ultimately leads to complete blindness. The Foundation aims to support research that provides essential resources and knowledge for the field (e.g. model systems, understanding genetic underpinnings, annotated patient specimens).  Innovative research that opens new pathways for diagnosis and drug discovery

• Seed funding for hypothesis-generating projects
• High quality projects proposed by young investigators
• Foundational projects with an important but long-term payoff

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Funding: no fixed limit (average $50,000 to $100,000)

Duration: no fixed limit