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Pediatric Ophthalmology Career-Starter Research Grants

Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc.

The Knights Templar Eye Foundation is committed to support research that can help launch the careers of clinical and basic researchers focused on the prevention and cure of potentially blinding diseases in infants and children. We support clinical or basic research on conditions that can or may eventually be treated or prevented. Examples include but are not limited to amblyopia, congenital cataract, congenital glaucoma, retinopathy of prematurity, ocular malformations, congenital nystagmus, and other hereditary eye diseases such as retinal dystrophies or retinoblastoma.

Each year the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc invites eligible investigators to submit applications for Pediatric Ophthalmology:

Career-Starter Research Grants - up to $100,000 per grant. Applicants for these Grants are at the beginning of their academic careers and must have received a M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Focus on Pediatric Ophthalmology & Childhood Eye Disease

Projects must be directly relevant to eye conditions in infants and children, including basic and clinical research that could lead to prevention or treatment strategies for blinding or vision-impairing disorders in early life. Explicitly tying your research question to this mission increases relevance. Knights Templar Eye Foundation

Success predictor: Clear articulation of how the project addresses pediatric vision disorders and their impact.

2. Early Career Investigator Status

For Career-Starter Grants, applicants are expected to be at the beginning of their academic careers (e.g., within ~7 years of completing doctoral or clinical training) and should not yet hold senior funding like NIH R01 or K-series awards. This program is designed to help launch independent research careers. Trialect

Success predictor: Documenting your early-career status and potential for independence strengthens your application.

3. Strong Scientific Rationale & Methodology

Successful proposals demonstrate:

Clear scientific rationale and hypothesis

Well-structured experimental design

Realistic timeline and achievable objectives within the funding period

Detailed description of methods likely to yield publishable results and preliminary data to support future funding.

Although KTEF doesn’t publicly publish a scoring rubric, patterns from funded projects show that rigorous, well-described plans with translational potential perform well. Knights Templar Eye Foundation

Success predictor: A well-developed research plan with measurable outcomes.

4. Direct Potential for Impact on Prevention or Treatment

Projects that convincingly argue how the research might lead to improved prevention, diagnosis, or therapy for childhood eye diseases are particularly competitive. Reviewers look for evidence that the work could meaningfully drive the field forward rather than being purely descriptive.

Success predictor: Strong framing of clinical or translational impact.

5. Institutional Support & Research Environment

Early-career applicants should demonstrate that their institution provides appropriate infrastructure (e.g., lab space, equipment, mentorship) to execute the project and to help transition to independent funding.

Success predictor: A clear statement of support from your host institution or mentor.

6. Past Productivity & Future Funding Potential

While Career-Starter grants focus on potential, reviewers favor applicants who show a history of productivity (e.g., publications, presentations) given their career stage and a clear trajectory toward independent research. Competitive Renewal applications need strong preliminary data from the original grant. Knights Templar Eye Foundation

Success predictor: Evidence that the grant will enhance your prospects for larger, peer-reviewed funding.

📌 Practical Preparation Checklist

✔ Confirm eligibility: early career, appropriate degree (e.g., M.D., Ph.D.), and institutional affiliation. Trialect
✔ Articulate pediatric focus: connect your objectives to specific pediatric ophthalmology needs. Knights Templar Eye Foundation
✔ Develop a hypothesis-driven plan with clear aims, milestones, and justification.
✔ Document feasibility: explain access to samples, patient cohorts, models, or datasets.
✔ Describe impact: how could this project advance understanding, prevention, or care?
✔ Secure institutional/mentor support letters emphasizing your role and project feasibility.

🧠 Summary of Predictors of Success

Predictor	Why It Matters
Pediatric ophthalmology focus	Matches mission and funding priorities Knights Templar Eye Foundation
Early-career investigator status	Eligible target group for Career-Starter Grants Trialect
Clear scientific rationale	Demonstrates rigor and relevance
Feasible, well-designed research plan	Signals likelihood of success
Institutional support	Enhances ability to complete project
Potential for clinical impact	Increases translational value

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Pediatrics

Pediatric Surgery

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants for these Grants are at the beginning of their academic careers and must have received a M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

Eligible Countries:

United States

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc.

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 3201 Cross Timbers Rd Bldg 4 Ste 300 Flower Mound TX 75028

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