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NEI Research Project Grant

Supports small United States businesses partnering with research organisations on eye-focused technology innovation.

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The R01 Research Project Grant is NIH's standard independent-investigator mechanism. NEI funds R01s across all ten of its extramural program areas (retina, cornea, glaucoma, lens and cataract, low vision, strabismus/amblyopia, collaborative clinical, training, resources, and small business). Applications go through standard NIH study sections.

R01 applications must align with NEI strategic priori…

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.nei.nih.gov