Funder: Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 7, 2025 (Application Available) | March 4, 2026 (Application Deadline) | April 2026 (Award Notification)
Funding Amounts: Three tiers: $2,500 (Tier 1) | up to $7,500 (Tier 2) | up to $15,000 (Tier 3); one-year, conference-focused support
Summary: Supports patient advocacy groups in hosting conferences that advance research and collaboration for rare neurodevelopmental disorders studied by Simons Searchlight.
Key Information: Funding is limited to conferences focused on genes/CNVs on the Simons Searchlight list; awards are issued as gifts and do not include indirect costs.