Fighting Blindness are now accepting Expression of Interest (EOI) applications for the HRCI-HRB Joint Funding Scheme.
All proposals to Fighting Blindness must address our research priorities outlined below.
Fighting Blindness is committed to the development of therapies that are accessible to all patients affected by sight loss and the wide spectrum of retinal degenerative disease through the pursuit and enablement of scientific medical research.
For this co-funding scheme, we are inviting original, internationally-competitive proposals that are relevant to the research priorities of Fighting Blindness and align with one or more of the following research areas:
Cross-disciplinary collaborations that address a clinical need or current knowledge gaps are encouraged. Where applicable, projects must demonstrate a clear translational path to potential intervention.
The maximum funding available is €300,000 for 36 month project duration. However projects up to 12 months will also be considered.
An initial Expressions of Interest (max 2-3 pages) should describe succinctly the following:
Please submit an EOI to research@fightingblindness.ie by 5pm on Monday 23rd August 2021.
Following review by our Medical and Scientific Advisory Board, a shortlist of successful applicants will be notified for requests for their full application.
Applicants invited to submit a full application will be provided with all relevant documentation.
Documentation including the full application form from previous rounds of the scheme can be found here.
Below is an indicative timeline for the award.
| Expression of Interest applications open | Tuesday 13th July 2021 |
| Deadline for submission of EOI to Fighting Blindness | 5pm Monday 23rd August |
| Submission of Full Application to Fighting Blindness (if shortlisted) | Early November 2021 |
| Right to reply phase | Mid-Dec-Mid Jan 2022 |
| Submission of shortlisted applications to HRB | Early March 2022 |
Further information on the call including eligibility criteria of applicants and project, application process, review process, information on PPI etc. can be found in the HRCI-HRB Instructions to Applicants document.
All proposals must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the HRCI-HRB Instructions to Applicants document and also address the research priorities of Fighting Blindness.
Information on the HRCI-HRB Joint Funding Scheme can also be found on:
If you have any questions please contact the research department via email on research@fightingblindness.ie.
Please note the HRCI-HRB Instructions to Applicants document does not contain specific dates. These dates will be officially confirmed by the HRB in September 2021.
Documentation including the full application form from previous rounds of the scheme can be found here.