Clinical Research Pilot Projects
Forecasted
The Clinical Research Pilot Projects grant funds innovative clinical studies to advance autism understanding, diagnosis, and care in New Jersey, supported by the NJ Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism.
Funder: New Jersey Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027: Technical Assistance Session registration deadline (projected) | February 2027: Letter of Intent deadline (projected) | March 2027: Full application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000/year for 3 years (total $300,000); indirect costs capped at 10%; PI salary capped at $15,000/year.
Summary: Supports clinical research pilot projects to advance understanding, diagnosis, and service delivery for autism spectrum disorder in New Jersey.
Key Information: Mandatory technical assistance session and letter of intent required; open only to NJ-based public/nonprofit institutions.
Description
This program funds Clinical Research Pilot Projects focused on autism spectrum disorder (ASD), aiming to advance knowledge of etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and optimal service delivery models while improving the health and well-being of individuals with ASD. The initiative prioritizes innovative, multidisciplinary, and translational clinical research that can directly impact people with ASD in New Jersey. Projects must align with selected objectives from the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) Strategic Plan and demonstrate potential to improve health equity and address disparities.
