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:

• • Understand and treat eye injury or visual dysfunction as related to military exposure
• Diagnose, stabilize, and treat eye injuries in austere environments and prolonged care settings
• Restore visual function after military exposure-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

It is expected that two (2) level I awards will be granted and five (5) level II awards will be granted. 

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

Duration: Level 1 2 years; Level 2 3 years 

Research Authority due date:4.7.24

Pre application (required) due date: 11.7.24

Full proposal due date: 8.11.21