Alcon

The Alcon Foundation

Through The Alcon Foundation, a U.S. based non-profit organization, Alcon supports eye research, education, public awareness and civic and community leadership programs within the United States. Given Alcon's emphasis on improving the quality of life of those suffering from sight-altering diseases and conditions, special consideration is given to those programs that advance the education and skill levels of eye care professionals.

Please review our Guidelines and Restrictions for Requesting a Grant from The Alcon Foundation [PDF]. These guidelines also provide instructions for making a grant request.  Learn more about The Alcon Foundation. 

Independent Medical Education

Through the Independent Medical Education Grant Office, Alcon supports educational initiatives that promote scientific knowledge, medical advancement and the delivery of effective healthcare which serve to support the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals.  Learn more about Independent Medical Education. 

The Alcon Research Institute

The Alcon Research Institute (ARI) supports serious research in eye health and seeks to expand the frontiers of ophthalmic and optometric sciences globally. Since its founding in 1981, the ARI has revolutionized the study of ocular diseases and has become a bridge to building partnerships with leading researchers around the world.

The ARI seeks outstanding contributors to ophthalmic research throughout the world and honors them both in a symposium that elite members of the eye research community attend as well as monetarily through an unrestricted research grant. The awardees also become members (alumni) of the ARI. There is no application process for an ARI grant; instead alumni submit nominations annually.  Learn more about the Alcon Research Institute.

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