Retina Australia is now accepting applications for its 2026 Research Grants. These grants support medical research focused on inherited retinal diseases, aiming to improve early detection, prevention, treatment, and find potential cures. Researchers from Australian medical institutions are invited to apply. Since 1983, Retina Australia has funded over $6.5 million in research across more than 140 projects.

To be eligible for the Grants, applicants must be affiliated with an established Australian medical research institution. The proposed research must focus on inherited retinal diseases, with aims related to early detection, prevention, improved treatments, or potential cures.

Retina Australia is a national charitable organisation committed to supporting individuals affected by inherited retinal diseases. As an independent body, it funds and promotes research into these conditions through a yearly competitive grants program, selecting top researchers from leading medical research institutions across the country. Since 1983, Retina Australia has invested over $6.5 million in more than 140 research projects.

Application Deadline: 30 June 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Retina Australia

• Department: NA

• Course Level: Research (Postdoctoral, Medical Researchers)

• Award: Research grant (amount not specified)

• Access Mode: Online

• Number of Awards: NA

• Nationality: Australian researchers

• The award can be taken in: Australia

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Australia

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The research grant will support medical research related to inherited retinal diseases.

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be affiliated with a recognized Australian medical research institution.

  • Propose a research project focused on the detection, prevention, treatment, or cure of inherited retinal diseases.

  • Agree to the funding guidelines and conditions outlined by Retina Australia.

How to Apply

Applicants must download the “Retina Australia Research Grants Program Funding Guidelines and Conditions” and the “Grant Application Form” from Retina Australia’s Research page. Completed applications should be submitted electronically to:
Rosemary Boyd, Company Secretary [email protected]

Benefits

• Successful applicants will receive funding to support medical research projects in the field of inherited retinal diseases.

• Grants may cover research expenses related to personnel, equipment, and other approved costs, helping researchers accelerate progress in vision science and genetic ophthalmology.

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