RPB Research Sabbatical Grants

RPB Research Sabbatical Grants offer up to $50,000 to match funds provided by RPB Grantee departments to support a leave of either six months or a year, providing that such support does not exceed 50% of the base salary ordinarily paid to the candidate. The award is intended to support mid-career candidates rather than senior scientists nearing retirement or those who might simply want to take time off to publish.  Candidates should become involved in educational and scientific programs that would either enhance their professional expertise or allow them to pursue a new ophthalmic research career path. Sabbaticals within one's own institution run a high risk of rejection. This grant is negotiable – proposals will be accepted only from chairs who have discussed plans with RPB's President prior to submission (contact Pattie Moran at pmoran@rpbusa.org to schedule the call).

The spring cycle application deadline for the Research Sabbatical Award is January 10. The fall cycle application deadline is July 1. (If January 10 or July 1 falls on a weekend or a holiday, consider the following business day the deadline.)

Download the RPB Research Sabbatical Grant Guidelines