Career Development Award (Autism Research Program, FY26)
Supports early-career or transitioning investigators conducting innovative autism research or early-phase clinical trials to advance the field.
Funder: Military Health System Research Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026: Pre-application (preproposal) deadline | September 2026: Full application (by invitation only) deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 total costs (direct + indirect) over 3 years
Summary: Supports early-career and transitioning investigators pursuing innovative, high-impact autism research or early-phase clinical trials.
Key Information: Pre-application is required; full application is by invitation only.
Description
This opportunity supports early-career independent investigators or established researchers transitioning into autism research through the Autism Research Program. The award is designed to foster innovative, high-impact projects or early-phase, proof-of-principle clinical trials with the potential to significantly advance the field of autism research. Applicants must provide preliminary data relevant to their proposed project. The goal is to promote new approaches and expertise, accelerating progress toward improved outcomes for individuals with autism.
