Grant funding programmes

Through a range of grant programmes, we support innovative projects and promising individuals to drive forward our understanding of eye health and offer people with sight loss the best possible treatment and care.
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Our grant funding programmes
Child and adolescent eye health research
New methodologies, new or improved diagnosis, and treatments and cures for child and adolescent eye health.
Innovation and Improvement grants
Our Innovation and Improvement grants aim to help a wide range of Moorfields staff implement new ideas, to the benefit of everyone.
Equipment grants
Our equipment grants fund state-of-the-art equipment that will support current and future research.
PhD studentships
Our PhD Studentships enable training and support for early-stage researchers in their journey to become tomorrow’s leaders.
Springboard awards
Our springboard award helps researchers develop new ideas and take the next step in their academic careers.
Career Development Awards
Our Career Development Award supports future leaders in eye research and clinical practice.
Research Enhancement Awards
Our Research Enhancement Award helps maximise the impact of already funded research.
Research Training Fellowships
Our Research Training Fellowship scheme gives clinical staff support to do pre-clinical research towards a PhD.
NIHR - MEC Fellowships
Our joint fellowships with NIHR support future leaders in priority research areas.
Conference Grants
Our Conference Grants help staff and researchers at Moorfields and UCL IoO share knowledge and inspire others across the globe.