NEI Audacious Goals Initiative (AGI)
Funds major investigator-led vision research at universities and research organisations.
About
The Audacious Goals Initiative (AGI) is NEI's flagship research initiative aimed at restoring vision through regeneration of neurons and neural connections in the eye and visual system. AGI operates through competitive RFAs reissued in cycles — historical mechanisms include U24 cooperative agreements, R21 exploratory grants, and U01 discovery grants.
As of the May 2026 fetch, all AGI-specific RFA…
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No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: One-off.