The 2020 António Champalimaud Vision Award will be presented to active research groups involved in basic or clinical research which has led to a major breakthrough in the understanding and/or the preservation of vision.

The award is presented in alternate years for contributions, primarily in developing countries, to the alleviation of visual problems and contributions to overall vision research.

The award is presented in even-numbered years to groups with outstanding contributions towards the prevention and alleviation of blindness and visual impairment, primarily in developing countries. In odd-numbered years the award is presented to active research groups involved in basic or clinical research which has led to a major breakthrough in the understanding and/or the preservation of vision.

Candidates may apply directly or be nominated by recognised members of the scientific community.

The recipients of the Award are leading laboratories, organisations or collaborative efforts involved in research or fighting blindness in the field. This may involve groups from more than one institution or discipline.

Forms are available each year online and completed entries should be received in full by the Foundation by December 31st for each year of the award. Materials will be accepted up to mid-January but we appreciate earlier notification.

In case of interest, please contact with FSJD Research Foundation no later than December 24th.