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PRPH2 & Associated Retinal Diseases (PARD) Science Award

PARD Science Award

Funds collaborative retinal disease research within Friedreich ataxia scientific programs.

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About

The PRPH2 and Associated Retinal Diseases (PARD) Science Award is a co-funded program administered jointly by the Foundation Fighting Blindness and the Nixon Visions Foundation. Foundation Fighting Blindness is a US 501(c)(3) public charity established in 1971 that has raised nearly $1 billion supporting retinal disease research. The PARD award is narrowly scoped to PRPH2-related retinal disease: …

What this grant funds

Funds meritorious research advancing understanding of PRPH2 biology and pathophysiology in the retina and potential treatments for PRPH2-associated inherited retinal diseases.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.fightingblindness.org