Simons Foundation Autism & Neuroscience Conferences and Courses Awards
Supports conferences and courses that advance autism and neuroscience research, emphasizing diversity, scientific exchange, and alignment with Simons Foundation scientific missions.
Funder: Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative
Due Dates: April 15, 2026: Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline | July 8, 2026: Full proposal deadline (finalists only)
Funding Amounts: No fixed cap; requests of $25,000/year+ require strong justification; support for up to 3 years, typically partial funding only.
Summary: Supports conferences and courses advancing autism, neuroscience, and related fields that align with Simons Foundation scientific missions and emphasize diversity and scientific exchange.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via Simons Award Manager (SAM); no funding to institutions in China or Hong Kong.
Description
This opportunity from the Simons Foundation Autism & Neuroscience division provides funding for scientific conferences and courses that promote the advancement of autism research, neuroscience, cognitive aging, ecological neuroscience, and systems and computational neuroscience. Priority is given to events that align with the missions of 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 emphasizes broadening participation, fostering diversity, and facilitating the exchange of scientific ideas. Funding is available for events occurring over up to three years, with support determined by need and justification.
