Autism Speaks Science is committed to being a catalyst for research breakthroughs that improve lives today and deliver a spectrum of solutions in the years ahead.
The following opportunities are being offered in 2019.
Multiple due dates: please refer to each scheme listing for details
Postdoctoral Fellowships
Request for Applications [PDF]
The goal of our postdoctoral fellowships is to support well-qualified postdoctoral scientists pursuing training in autism.
Funding & Duration
Average of USD $65,000 (approx. AUD $91,000) based on years since completion of PhD/MD (no indirect costs). for 2 years.
Due Dates
- Pre-Applications submitted to Research Services by 20 February 2019
- Full Applications submitted to Research Services for internal review 17 April 2019
Dataset Analysis
Request for Applications [PDF]
This RFA invites novel grant applications to increase our basic understanding of autism — from genetics to behavior — by analyzing important databases generated by Autism Speaks: the Autism Genetics Research Exchange (AGRE) and/or MSSNG (a whole genome sequencing resource). Co-analysis of Autism Speaks datasets with other data is encouraged, along with proposals from early career investigators or investigators new to the field.
Funding & Duration
USD $100,000 (approx. AUD $140,000) indirect costs included, for 1 year.
Due Dates
- Pre-Applications submitted to Research Services by 27 February 2019
- Full Applications submitted to Research Services for internal review 3 April 2019
Adult Transition Research Grants
Request for Applications [PDF]
This RFA invites applications with the aim of establishing evidence-based scalable practices leading to improved postsecondary employment, education, community living and other key outcomes relevant to adolescents and young adults with ASD.
Funding & Duration
USD $250,000 (approx. AUD $350,000) indirect costs included, for 3 years.
Due Dates
- Pre-Applications submitted to Research Services by 6 March 2019
- Full Applications submitted to Research Services for internal review 16 May 2019
Submission Requirements
- Please email rbinternational@adelaide.edu.au if you are considering applying for any of the above-listed schemes.
- See also: Submitting an Application to Research Services for Review