Empowering advances in vision science
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Our Mission
Established in 2001, the ARVO Foundation funds novel research, education and outreach initiatives of ARVO. Our mission is to serve as a global catalyst for innovation, workforce development and collaboration in the field of vision research.
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Our Support
The Foundation supports eye and vision scientists worldwide through programs and initiatives such as travel grants and fellowships, research awards, leadership and career development opportunities, global collaboration, education and outreach.
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Our Impact
The Foundation awards over 400 travel grants per year for early-career researchers to attend the ARVO Annual Meeting, providing unparalleled exposure of their work to a global audience. This year, through 49 named funds, grants were awarded to trainees from 27 countries.
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Get to know 2025 DCERF mentee Sudipta Chakraborty Get to know 2025 DCERF mentee Sudipta Chakraborty
Get to know 2025 DCERF mentee Bobbie Marie Santos Get to know 2025 DCERF mentee Bobbie Marie Santos
2025 awardee recognized for novel approach to study vision cells in IRD patients 2025 awardee recognized for novel approach to study vision cells in IRD patients
Award recognizes outstanding scholarly article on efforts to restore vision Award recognizes outstanding scholarly article on efforts to restore vision
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Women in Research: Aim high
03/05/2024
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Gifts to the ARVO Foundation help provide mentorship, career development and funding opportunities to researchers across the globe. Please donate today to support the future of eye and vision research (gifts are tax deductible).