Vision science researchers invited to apply for £10,000 grant

The Visual Research Trust (VRT) is calling for applications for a research grant funding award of up to £10,000 in the field of vision science.

The award marks 50 years of the organisation, which has functioned as a listed charity since 1972.

All UK-based vision researchers are eligible to apply for the award. The funds may be distributed for a standalone project or as an element of funding for a larger project.

Projects will be judged by the VRT committee on the quality of the proposal and how well the project aligns with the overarching aim of the VRT, which is to develop and encourage optometry themed research that benefits Scotland.

Only one application can be submitted by each individual and only two applications may be put forward from each UK academic institution.

Applications should include an academic CV alongside a proposal that should be limited to three A4 pages.

The proposal is required to include a title, project summary, case for support (background, aims, methods, outcomes), timeline, budget and justification of resources.

Eligible costs can include funding for research support staff and other technical/administrative staff, travel, accommodation and subsistence, surveys, laboratory consumables and equipment.

The trust may also approve other research costs as deemed appropriate, such as part-funding for a PhD studentship.

As a registered charity, the VRT will not accept full economic costing.

Applications should be made to VRT chair, Professor Niall Strang, by 22 December 2022 by email. A decision is expected to be made in January 2023.