Autism Science Foundation (ASF) – Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Autism Science Foundation invites applications for its Pre- and Postdoctoral Training Awards from graduate students, medical students and postdoctoral fellows interested in pursuing careers in basic and clinical research relevant to autism spectrum disorders.
The proposed training should be scientifically linked to autism but may be broadened to include training in a closely related area of scientific research. Autism Science Foundation will consider all areas of related basic and clinical research including but not limited to: human behavior across the lifespan (language, learning, behavior, communication, social function, motor skills & planning, epilepsy, sleep, repetitive disorders), neurobiology (anatomy, development, neuroimaging), pharmacology, behavioral intervention, neuropathology, genetics and gene/environment interactions, epigenetics, genomics, epigenomics, immunology, molecular and cellular mechanisms, studies employing model organisms and systems, and studies of treatment and service delivery, and dissemination of research findings.
1 year
- $35,000 for predoctoral and medical students.
- $50,000 for postdoctoral students.
- Applicants for Predoctoral Awards must be enrolled students in good standing in a
program leading to a research doctorate, such as a Ph.D. or Sc.D., or a dual degree,
such as an M.D./Ph.D., in an academic department at an accredited university or
health/medical institution. - Applicants for Postdoctoral Awards must have completed their doctoral or medical
degree and have been accepted as a postdoctoral fellow in good standing in a
program as of the award start date (July – September 2022). - Predoctoral and postdoctoral applicants may apply at any point during their training.
- Applicant must spend 80% of his/her professional time engaged exclusively in the autism research activities stipulated in the application for the duration of the award, and cannot simultaneously hold another fellowship award during the support period.
- U.S. citizens enrolled in universities inside or outside of the United States are eligible to apply.
- Non-US citizens enrolled in US-based universities are eligible to apply.
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Contact
Please review our “Frequently Asked Questions” for additional help. For any outstanding
questions about proposal submission, proposal content and review, or applicant eligibility,
please email Alycia Halladay, Chief Science Officer,
[email protected].