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Neuroscience, Genetics and Developmental Neuroscience new idea award from Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative

Deadline not stated
Up to $600,000

About

The Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative supports bold, high-risk, high-reward ideas that could open new directions in autism science. Letters of intent are accepted on a rolling basis, with selected applicants invited to submit a full application for projects lasting up to two years.

Eligibility

Career stage: Early independent researcher · Mid-career researcher · Established researcher

Institution applies

Eligible nonprofit/public institutions, subject to restrictions involving China and Hong Kong.

Eligibility source

Reviewed Sep 24, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.

Applicants and key collaborators must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree and a faculty position or equivalent at a research facility. Domestic and foreign nonprofit, public, and private institutions may apply, subject to the stated restrictions on institutions, subcontracts, fiscal sponsors, agents, and consultants in China or Hong Kong.

Topics

autismhigh-risk researchnew research directionsletters of intent

Source: sfari.org

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