The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced the NEI Translational Research Program for Therapeutics (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed), aimed at accelerating the development of therapeutic interventions for visual system diseases. This funding opportunity supports a phased research approach, where the R61 phase focuses on exploratory activities with preliminary data, while the R33 phase advances preclinical development leading to Investigational New Drug (IND) or Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) submissions. The program is crucial for transforming innovative laboratory findings into clinical therapies that enhance patient care, with a total budget of up to $500,000 annually for R61 and $1,000,000 for R33. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by March 16, 2025, and can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.