Autism Speaks – Central Auditory Process Disorders Grant Opportunity
Check the program solicitation for more info.
Autism Speaks, with generous support from the Royal Arch Masons, anticipates funding one pilot research award, at up to US $60,000, and one predoctoral fellowship award, at up to US $40,000, focused on understanding, evaluating and/or treating individuals with central auditory processing disorder (CAPD), particularly as it relates to co-occurring autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Duration
2 years
Funding
Predoctoral fellowship awards are limited to two years and an amount of $40,000 US per year for two years ($25,000 US stipend + $15,000 US research allowance) and do not include indirect costs.
Eligibility
- The candidate must be an enrolled student in a program leading to a research doctorate such as a Ph.D. or Sc.D., or a combined degree such as an M.D./Ph.D., in an academic department of an accredited university or health/medical institution.
- The selected predoctoral fellow must spend at least 60 percent of his/her professional time engaged exclusively in their Autism Speaks research-related activities for the duration of the award, and cannot simultaneously hold another fellowship award during the support period.
- International applications are encouraged.
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Contact
Joan L. New, Research Grants Manager
Autism Speaks
1060 State Road, 2nd Floor
Princeton, NJ 08540