# Vision Research Training Program

> **NIH NIH T32** · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · 2021 · $153,004

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT
This application from the University of Michigan builds upon a long-standing tradition of
training graduate students and postdoctoral fellows for careers in vision research. The
centerpiece of our current training efforts is the Vision Research Training Program (VRTP),
which is now in its 15th year. The goals of the VRTP are to provide breadth in research
training and professional development to keep pace with the opportunities for careers in
vision research. The VRTP will (1) recruit and support candidate-level predoctoral fellows as
they undertake and complete their thesis research, (2) recruit and support postdoctoral
fellows as they begin independent research careers, (3) provide a formal structured
education, (4) and require trainees to participate in a program of professional development
specific to vision research.
 Members of the Training Faculty are experienced mentors, who are well-funded,
productive scientists that utilize the eye and visual system as models for basic and
translational studies. The PI/PD is Dr. Peter Hitchcock, Professor of Ophthalmology and
Visual Sciences, Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology and Associate Dean for
Programs and Initiatives in the Graduate School. The Associate Director is Dr. Kwoon
Wong,
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Molecular, Cellular
and Developmental Biology.
 The annual admission and enrollment of training grant-eligible doctoral students
justify our request for 3 pre-doctoral positions per year. Similarly, the number of training
grant eligible postdoctoral fellows currently in training justify our request for 1 postdoctoral
position per year.
 The University of Michigan is committed to diversity and strives to create academic
communities that are representative of the global society. The faculty, students and staff are
from all cultural, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University values the
contributions of these diverse groups. The VRTP participates fully in initiatives at the
University of Michigan to promote diversity in the biomedical sciences workforce.
 The University of Michigan requires the highest level of research integrity from its
faculty, staff and students. All trainees participate in a multi-tiered program that teaches
responsibility in the conduct and administration of research.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10150861
- **Project number:** 5T32EY013934-19
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR
- **Principal Investigator:** Patrice E. Fort
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $153,004
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2002-09-30 → 2023-04-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10150861

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10150861, Vision Research Training Program (5T32EY013934-19). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10150861. Licensed CC0.

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