The Bert M. Glaser, MD Award for Innovative Research in Retina

Funding Agency:
Association for Research in Vision and Opthalmology

This award is given to an early-career investigator in recognition of the discovery of a drug or technique, or the understanding of a mechanism of disease, that is novel and has profoundly changed our understanding and/or treatment of a retinal disease or condition. The discovery must have taken place within five years of the date of application.

This award honors the life of Bert M. Glaser, MD, a retinal surgeon, researcher, innovator and teacher for over 30 years. The award was established by his family to honor his legacy as an innovator and as a retina specialist.

The $10,000 award is supported by the Glaser family through the ARVO Foundation. 

Nomination Deadline: Oct. 1, 2023

Agency Website

https://www.arvo.org/awards-grants-and-fellowships/research-awards/bert-m.-glase…

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a basic scientist or clinician-scientist in retina
  • Must be within five years of completion of a post-doctoral fellowship or clinical fellowship
  • Must be an ARVO member
  • May be a resident or citizen of any country
  • May be affiliated with a university, hospital, private practice or company

Amount

$10,000

Funding Type

Award

Eligibility

Junior Faculty

Category

Medical
Medical - Basic Science
Medical - Clinical Science

External Deadline

October 1, 2023