Autism & Neuroscience Conferences and Courses Awards
Supports conferences and courses advancing autism and neuroscience research, prioritizing events aligned with Simons Foundation initiatives such as SFARI, SCPAB, SCENE, and SCGB.
Funder: Simons Foundation
Due Dates: April 15, 2026: Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline | July 8, 2026: Full proposal deadline (finalists only)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000/year (higher amounts require strong justification); support available for up to 3 years; indirect costs not allowed.
Summary: Supports conferences and courses advancing autism and neuroscience research, with priority for events aligned to Simons Foundation initiatives.
Key Information: LOIs and full proposals must be submitted electronically via the Simons Award Manager (SAM); no extensions or late submissions allowed.
Description
This opportunity from the Simons Foundation Autism & Neuroscience division supports conferences and courses that advance the scientific missions of its major neuroscience initiatives. Priority is given to events aligned with the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI), Simons Collaboration on Plasticity and the Aging Brain (SCPAB), Simons Collaboration on Ecological Neuroscience (SCENE), and Simons Collaboration on the Global Brain (SCGB). The program aims to foster collaborative learning and knowledge exchange in neuroscience by supporting events that are open to the wider scientific community and contribute meaningfully to the foundation’s research priorities.
