2025 NANOS Grants & Awards Opportunities

Dear NANOS members,

We are excited to present a range of opportunities to advance neuro-ophthalmology and recognize excellence within our community. Apply for prestigious awards and grants, or nominate a deserving colleague, to drive innovation, foster leadership, and celebrate those making significant contributions to the field of neuro-ophthalmology.

• NANOS 2025 Pilot Research Grant
• Carlow Young Investigator Award
• Dr. Ivy Dreizin Leadership Grant
• 2025 Merit Award
• 2025 Abstract Awards
• J. Lawton Smith Award

APPLY! NANOS 2025 PILOT RESEARCH GRANT

Join NANOS in fueling investigator-initiated research in neuro-ophthalmology with the NANOS Pilot Research Grant Program. The NANOS Pilot Research Grant Program provides a one-year, non-renewable source of funding to help principal investigators generate preliminary data that will lead to additional funding from other national agencies or foundations. Learn more here. 

Submission deadline: January 5th, 2025

APPLY! THOMAS AND SUSAN CARLOW YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD

This North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) sponsored award of $1,000 and meeting registration reimbursement will be given to a candidate or active NANOS member and is designed to encourage basic or clinical research in Neuro-Ophthalmology. Learn more here. 

Submission deadline: January 5th, 2025.

APPLY! DR. IVY DREIZIN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT GRANT
NANOS recognizes the need to stimulate leadership development in diverse members of its community. The Dr. Ivy Dreizin Leadership Development Grant provides a one-time, non-renewable source of funding to support leadership development for a NANOS member. Learn more here. 

Submission deadline: January 16th, 2025.

NOMINATE! 2025 MERIT AWARD RECIPIENTS
Nominations for the 2025 Merit Award are now open! Recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to NANOS through their time, energy, and resources. The NANOS Merit Award celebrates the exceptional dedication of members devoted to advancing the organization's mission and goals. Learn more about the award and nominate deserving individuals today!

Submission deadline: November 4th, 2024.

SUBMIT! 2025 ABSTRACT AWARDS
Submit your abstract for the NANOS 2025 Annual Meeting and be selected for one of the following best abstract awards:

• Best Abstract by a Medical Student
• Best Abstract by a Resident Award
• James A. Sharpe Best Abstract Award by a Fellow
• Best Frank B. Walsh Session Paper Presentation by a Fellow Award

Read more about the NANOS Trainee Award criteria here.

SUBMIT TO JNO! J. LAWTON SMITH AWARD
This award is named in honor of Dr. Smith’s unique and seminal contributions as a clinical neuro-ophthalmologist and as the founding editor of the journal. All original contributions published in the JNO from the calendar year preceding the NANOS Annual Meeting will be automatically considered. Click here to view past J. Lawton Smith Award Recipients

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