Detall de la convocatòria

Característiques

Característica
Objectiu de la convocatòria
The 2026 António Champalimaud Vision Award will be presented to active research groups involved in basic or clinical research which has led to a major breakthrough in the understanding and/or the preservation or restoration of vision.
Característiques principals
The Award is presented once a year, alternating between major advances in research related to vision and/or the restoration of sight (in even years) and contributions to the fight against blindness and visual impairment, primarily in developing regions (in odd years). Candidates will be considered for the outstanding quality and distinction of their original research contributions, the contemporary relevance of their work and measurable impact of their achievements.
Lloc de presentació
HMRIB and PSMAR staff who need more information should contact:
Research Grants and Contracts Office. C/ Doctor Aiguader, 88. 08003 Barcelona. Tel.: 93.316.04.00.
Carol Barnwell: [email protected] Ext.: 1670
Marta López: [email protected] Ext.: 1576
Convocatòria (URL)
https://www.fchampalimaud.org/vision-award/application-2026
Requisits
Award candidates may be leading laboratories, organisations, or projects resulting from collaborative efforts, dedicated to vision research (1); the preservation and restitution of vision or to the facilitation of access to such measures by underserved populations (2); fighting blindness in the field (3); and the development of new technologies to assist the visually impaired (4). Candidates can be from more than one discipline or institution.
The Award focus, and its eligible candidates alternate from odd to even years.
Dotació
€1,000,000
Documentació
  • Entry form
  • Five most relevant publications
  • Up to three support letters from individuals not directly affiliated with the candidate's research group
    All materials must be submitted in English by mail, both on paper and disk/digital form.
  • Arxius

    Arxiu
    2026_Vision_Award_Announcement_For_Printing.pdf
    2026_Application_Form.pdf