Organization: Velux Stiftung
Application Deadline: September 29, 2025
Location: Low- and Middle-Income  Countries

Overview

Velux Stiftung Foundation is currently accepting proposals for the 2025 ophthalmology research grant. The foundation funds ambitious, multidisciplinary initiatives that tackle regionally pertinent eye health issues in LMICs. The foundation is seeking projects that have an influence outside of academics, with a particular emphasis on building institutional capacity.

With awards ranging from CHF 50,000 to CHF 100,000 annually for a maximum of four years, a CHF 2 million fund is available each year.

Eligibility

Read more on eligibility and exclusion criteria here:

https://veluxstiftung.ch/applications/eligibility/

Eligigle projects include:

• Institutional research capacity strengthening projects for biomedical/clinical ophthalmology research in LMICs.
• Interdisciplinary research projects in biomedical/clinical ophthalmology also contributing to strengthen research capacities of institutions in LMICs.

Selection process

Below are the main steps of the process

• Formal screening by the foundation management.
• Preselection by an international and interdisciplinary scientific committee with represen- tants from various continents.
• Their expertise covers a variety of perspectives including  basic and applied ophthalmology research, as well as transfer and implementation in LMICs.
• Review of preselected applications / prioritisation / shortlist by the scientific committee.
• The board of Velux Stiftung takes the final funding decision among the shortlisted applications.

Benefits

• Grants range from CHF 50,000 to CHF 100,000 per year for 1 to 4 years.
• Funding covers salaries, equipment, training, knowledge transfer, and research infrastructure.
• Grant to strengthen local research ecosystems and build long-term partnerships in eye health.

How to Apply

• Submit your application via the Velux Stiftung portal.
• Ensure your project aligns with the thematic focus, includes LMIC leadership, and uses at least 50% of the funding in LMICs.

For more information, please visit the Velux Stiftung webpage:

https://veluxstiftung.ch/applications/procedure/procedure-2/