Alcon Research Institute
Encouraging, Advancing and Supporting Vision Research
In 1981, Alcon set out to help support research in eye health and to expand the frontiers of vision sciences globally – from this concept Alcon Research Institute (ARI) was born. Since then, the ARI has had a significant impact on the study of ocular diseases and has become a bridge to building partnerships with leading researchers around the world.
2027 Alcon Research Institute Senior and Early Investigator Grant Applications are now being accepted!
Alcon Research Institute Announces 2026 Senior Investigator and Early Investigator Recipients
~400
Awards Granted
45
Years of ARI
>$32M
Funded Research
“The Alcon Research Institute grant has been a major enabler for my research program. Its flexibility allowed me to pursue new ideas and support small projects quickly, without waiting for traditional funding. A highlight was using the grant for an offsite analysis sprint, which accelerated our progress and learning—what would have taken months was achieved in a week. I also appreciated meeting other prize winners at the Alcon campus—an inspiring group."
-Dr. Anthony Khwaja
Professor of Ophthalmology, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology
2020 Young Investigator Grant recipient
ARI Grant Application Deadlines
The application period for the 2027 ARI Senior Investigator and Early Investigator Grants is open from November 1, 2026 through February 15, 2027. See the Grant Applications and Guidelines page for more information on how you can submit your application for the 2027 season.
Grant Recipients
Discover the ARI Grant Recipients—past and present—and explore the groundbreaking research made possible through ARI funding. See the 2026 winners here.
ARI Research Grants Applications
The Alcon Research Institute supports ophthalmic research across the globe through its virtual institute program. This initiative recognizes exceptional individuals who make significant contributions to vision science through research grants and symposiums that are attended by leading members of the eye research community.
Senior and Early Investigator ARI grant applications and guidelines
Annual Events
Alcon Research Institute hosts the annual Podos Colloquium, a keynote and scientific program highlighting recent advances in vision research, as well as the bi-annual Scientific Symposium, a lecture series featuring researchers that have been presented with an ARI grant.
Grant Recipients and Committee Members
Our grant recipients are leading vision science professionals who have been selected based on their contributions to the field and potential for further breakthroughs. We are grateful to the Alcon Research Institute's Committee Members for their dedicated service in selecting our Grant Recipients.