Funder: Autism Science Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000; fellows may reapply annually with a new application
Summary: Flexible research and career-development support for postdoctoral autism researchers facing gaps or cuts in funding.
Key Information: Funding cannot supplement the fellow’s salary or stipend; a qualified autism research mentor is required.
Description
The Autism Science Foundation (ASF) created the Post-Doctoral Save Our Scientists (SOS) Grant Program in response to changing federal support for autism research. It provides new and existing postdoctoral fellows with flexible support to sustain research and career development aimed at improving the lives of people with autism.
The program supports basic and clinical research scientifically linked to autism, including behavior across the lifespan, neurobiology, pharmacology, neuropathology, genetics, genomics, genetic medicines, epigenetics, epigenomics, immunology, and molecular and cellular mechanisms. Model organisms, organoids, treatment, service delivery, policy, and employment research are also included. Priority goes to studies focused on profound autism or including participants with profound autism. ASF also highlights interest in females, sex differences, and the 4:1 male-to-female diagnosis disparity.
