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Young Investigator Student Fellowship Awards for Female Scholars in Vision Research

Prevent Blindness Ohio

The Prevent Blindness Young Investigator Student Fellowship Awards for Female Scholars in Vision Research provides training support for future generations of outstanding female scientists committed to pursuing biomedical, behavioral or clinical research careers relevant to the mission of Prevent Blindness – to prevent blindness and preserve sight. The fellowship awards provide partial support to younger investigators, promoting the development of scientific skills that will lead to more substantial funding from other sources.

Prevent Blindness will give preference to research fellowship applications which investigate public health issues related to the burden of eye-related health and safety topics and:

Represent the interdisciplinary nature of research.
Help translate research findings into improvements for health.
Target the health problems of the nation’s growing underrepresented minority populations that are not receiving adequate attention.

Fellowship Award Fund Use

Fellowship awards are specifically restricted to provide a student stipend and/or to support needs specific to the funded research project. Grants are awarded for the summer session and commence on June 15th. Awards will range from $3000-$5000 depending upon the availability of funds. It is recommended that results be presented at ARVO, the year subsequent to the completion of their project (Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).

Preference will be given to applicants who have not received funding from this program previously.

Application Deadlines

The annual deadline for receipt of applications is February 15. All materials submitted through the application process are the property of Prevent Blindness Ohio and cannot be returned to you. Please submit your application in one PDF document to lauras@pbohio.org

Fellowship Application (click here)

Notification and Acceptance

Persons who apply for grants are notified of an award in writing by April 15th. A signed letter of acceptance must be returned to Prevent Blindness prior to project initialization.

Payment

Full payment of the fellowship research award will be made to the University Research Foundation or the University Department on June 15th for payment to the student in the event of a stipend or released for use to cover project related expenses. No institution overhead charges are funded by the Prevent Blindness. Release of funds is contingent upon IRB/IACC Approval. (see below)

Human Research

All applications proposing to conduct research involving human subjects must indicate that approval was obtained from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) where the research is to be undertaken. Approval date and institution must be indicated on the application or provided prior to the release of funds.

Animal Research

Investigators using animals must adhere to the ARVO resolution on the use of animals in research (Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences 31:781, 1990). Approval date, institution and the approval number from the animal care and use committee at the institution must be included on the application or provided prior to the release of funds. For complete details, please refer to the Statement for the Use of Animals in Ophthalmic and Visual Research at www.arvo.org.

Final Report

A project report on the work conducted must be submitted within 60 days of the conclusion of the award period, but no later than October 31st. Also, a brief lay description of results and potential impact for eye disorders or research is required. A final expenditure report and refund of any unused portion of the award is required with the project report.

Manuscripts and Acknowledgments

All manuscripts, abstracts, reports and other publications resulting from Prevent Blindness support must acknowledge that the study was funded (in whole or in part) by a grant from Prevent Blindness, Ohio Affiliate. Manuscripts should be forwarded to Prevent Blindness, upon acceptance, with the name of the journal in which it will be printed.

Termination

If circumstances prevent completion of the grant, Prevent Blindness must be notified immediately. A report on the work conducted to the date of termination is required. Any unused portion of the grant must be returned with a final expenditure report.

Investigator Qualifications

Applicants must be post-baccalaureate students enrolled in a masters or doctorate program, female citizens or permanent residents of the United States, and conducting their research with a recognized academic institution in the State of Ohio.

Support from Other Sources

Any source of funding that has already been secured must be declared to Prevent Blindness upon submission of the application. A list of all monies received and promised for the project must be listed on the application.

Application

Application and required materials must be e-mailed in one PDF document (except the reference letter may be sent separately), no later than February 15. Fellowship applications must be the original work of the applicant with verification of such by the student’s advisor on the application form.

You will receive verification of receipt of your application within seven business days. Please contact Laura Schwartz if you do not receive a response.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

Because PBO’s research funding is narrow and targeted, the strongest predictors of a competitive application for its fellowship awards include:

🔬 1. Clear Focus on Vision or Eye Health

Your proposed research must directly relate to eye disease mechanisms, vision preservation, or prevention of blindness — ideally with relevance to public health outcomes or early-stage discovery.
Why it matters: The fellowship explicitly supports vision research projects that align with PBO’s mission.ohio.preventblindness.org

👩‍🔬 2. Appropriate Career Stage & Qualifications

Fellowship eligibility is limited to post-baccalaureate, graduate-level students enrolled at Ohio institutions with a clear research mentor.
Success tip: Make sure you meet educational and residency/citizenship criteria before applying.ohio.preventblindness.org

📍 3. Institutional and Mentor Support

Since the work must be performed under a recognized academic institution, strong faculty mentorship and institutional backing are crucial.
Success tip: Include a mentor letter that lays out project supervision, training plan, and how the research fits academic goals.

🧠 4. Scientific Merit & Feasibility

Although PBO is a public health nonprofit, its fellowship projects are evaluated for scientific quality, including:

Clear research question and hypothesis

Feasible methods within the fellowship period

A realistic plan with measurable outcomes or data collection
Success tip: Provide a structured timeline and milestones that convincingly fit the summer or funding window.ohio.preventblindness.org

📣 5. Public Health Relevance

Fellowships that connect laboratory or clinical inquiry to broader vision health implications — e.g., disease burden, early detection, screening interventions — resonate with the organization’s public health mission.
Success tip: Emphasize why the research matters for preserving sight or informing community eye health.

🧾 6. Clear & Complete Application Materials

Competitive success relies on:
✔ A compelling research narrative
✔ Well-prepared CV or academic records
✔ Mentor support letter
✔ Compliance with formatting and submission guidelines (e.g., single PDF, separate reference letter)ohio.preventblindness.org

Incomplete or unclear applications are less likely to succeed.

🧠 Other Research & Engagement Avenues

While PBO itself does not primarily fund large research portfolios, it can serve as:

A visibility and networking bridge in Ohio for students and early-stage vision researchers

A community partner that connects academic investigators to public health screening programs and data

A potential collaborator for outreach, survey work, or translation of research into community impact

In addition, students and researchers in vision science often seek national vision research funding from organizations such as the Foundation Fighting Blindness (retinal disease research) and Research to Prevent Blindness, which fund broader vision research and fellowships (though these are separate entities).Wikipedia+1

🧠 Summary: PBO Research Fellowship Success Checklist

Predictor	Why It Matters
Vision research focus	Aligns with PBO’s missionohio.preventblindness.org
Graduate student status & eligibility	Meets fellowship eligibilityohio.preventblindness.org
Mentor and institutional support	Ensures feasibility and oversight
Scientific quality and feasibility	Reviewers look for clear, achievable projectsohio.preventblindness.org
Public health relevance	Connects research to sight preservation
Complete and clear application	Meets administrative criteria

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Eligibility Requirements

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Prevent Blindness Ohio

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 585 South Front Street, Suite 220 Columbus, Ohio 43215 Phone: (614) 464-2020 (800) 301-2020 (outside the 614 area code) Fax: (614) 481-9670 info@pbohio.org

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