Research Awards to Optometry Schools and Colleges Increase
Following a 12% decrease last year, direct costs for research at ASCO member institutions rose 3.8% in 2024-25 to about $36.6 million, according to ASCO’s latest Research Survey Report. $18.4 million came from the National Eye Institute (down from $18.8 million), $10.4 million from industry (up from $9.8 million), and $1.3 million from private foundations (down from $2.3 million.) Approximately $12.5 million in direct costs was awarded for research in basic science (down from $14.4 million), $14.8 million for research in clinical science (up from $11.9 million), and $7.8 million for research in translational science (down from $8.2 million).
The complete report was distributed to the ASCO Board of Directors in December and includes total awards by institution and information about faculty and facilities devoted to research.