Our research projects
Since 1987 the Macular Society has invested around £10 million in over 100 research projects. Each year we invite applications for research grants, PhD studentships and seedcorn grants which are assessed by our Research Committee.
Research grants
Research grants are for projects of up to three years duration and up to £300,000, which covers everything from laboratory chemicals to salaries.
PhD studentships
A PhD studentship funds a student to undertake a three year research project. The student submits a thesis for qualification of the degree, which is the highest level of academic degree attainable.
Seedcorn projects
A seedcorn grant is funding of up to £25,000 to generate preliminary data to advance innovative and novel ideas.
Fellowships
A fellowship is an award that provides funding for individuals to pursue research, study, training, or professional development.
Mutations in CFI gene: which are harmless or harmful?
Investigating how different mutations in the CFI gene affect the risk of AMD and how this could lead to more personalised treatments.
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Understanding fibrosis in wet AMD
This project looks into fibrosis in wet AMD and exploring whether targeting a protein called LRG1 could prevent or slow the formation of scar tissue and help preserve vision.
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New form of gene editing for macular dystrophies
Testing a new gene-editing approach that could potentially treat a wider range of inherited macular dystrophies.
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