National Eye Institute (NEI) Travel Grants for Vision Research

National Eye Institute (NIH)

Amount: $500 - $1,500
Deadline: Rolling (based on conference dates)
Level: graduate, postdoc
Renewable: No

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About

NEI offers travel grants to support the attendance of young investigators at scientific meetings to present their vision research, fostering career development in ophthalmology and vision science.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: N/A
  • Graduate student, postdoc, or junior faculty conducting vision research
  • Presenting at a scientific meeting

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • Abstract of presentation
  • Letter of support from mentor
  • CV

Timeline

Applications are accepted year-round, typically needing to be submitted well in advance of the conference.

Tips

Ensure your research abstract is compelling and clearly articulates your findings. A strong letter of support from your mentor is crucial.