Fellows-to-Faculty Award
The Fellows-to-Faculty Award funds early career scientists transitioning to independence for innovative autism and neuroscience research, supporting both postdoc and faculty phases.
Funder: Simons Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Postdoc phase: $85,000/year stipend + $10,000/year career development + $15,000/year benefits (2 years); Faculty phase: 3-year research grant (amount varies)
Summary: Supports early career scientists transitioning to faculty roles with funding and community engagement in autism and neuroscience research.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates and details are projected based on the annual cycle.
Description
The Fellows-to-Faculty Award from the Simons Foundation supports promising early career scientists as they move from mentored research positions to independent, tenure-track (or equivalent) faculty roles. The program offers two years of postdoctoral support followed by a three-year faculty research grant, with an emphasis on building a diverse and innovative community in autism (SFARI) and neuroscience (SCPAB). Awardees are expected to articulate a compelling scientific vision for their future independent laboratory and demonstrate alignment with the missions of SFARI or SCPAB. The initiative encourages applications from researchers with a range of backgrounds and experiences, including those newly applying their expertise to these areas.
