Project Funding (Research) of the Children's Eye Cancer Foundation

The Children’s Eye Cancer Foundation supports scientific institutions, university groups, and university clinics nationwide with project grants for the research of retinoblastoma. The goal is the development of novel therapeutic approaches, precise diagnostic methods, effective early detection strategies, and tailored follow-up care concepts. Funding is provided as continuous grant awards and offers interested parties from the fields of oncology, ophthalmology, and related disciplines the opportunity to submit project proposals at any time. Application requirements include scientific qualification, a detailed project proposal in the field of retinoblastoma research, and compliance with the foundation’s official application guidelines. Evaluation is based on the scientific relevance to retinoblastoma research, methodological quality, innovation potential, as well as a realistic timeline and financing plan.

For application submission, the completed application form, the associated guidelines, a comprehensive project description, and a transparent financing plan must be provided. Review is conducted by a panel of renowned experts who provide recommendations for fund allocation. This funding particularly paves the way for research projects that, due to their specialization or innovative nature, would have little chance of support in other programs. The Children’s Eye Cancer Foundation thus places a focus on rare diseases and makes a significant contribution to improving the prospects for affected children by enabling and accelerating fundamental work in an area that has so far received little economic attention.