Graduate Research Grant
Graduate Research Grant supports graduate and post-graduate researchers conducting independent autism studies to produce practical findings that help autistic people, families, and professionals make informed choices.
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Funder: Organization for Autism Research
Due Dates: February 1, 2027, 11:59 PM EST (Proposals due)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 for master’s students or $2,000 for doctoral and post-doctoral candidates; July 1, 2027–December 31, 2028
Summary: Supports independent graduate-level autism research producing practical findings for autistic people, families, and professionals.
Key Information: Applicants must be sole investigators; co-PI projects and studies within a faculty advisor’s ongoing research are ineligible.
Description
The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) runs this annual competition to support students conducting independent research related to the assessment, intervention, and support of autistic people and their families. The program funds research studies at the graduate and post-graduate level, rather than tuition or the cost of earning a degree. Its goal is practical, clearly objective findings that help the autism community make informed choices and lead healthier and happier lives.
Priority research areas include assessment and treatment models, service systems, early intervention, school-based education, behavioral and communication interventions, and adult issues such as employment, continuing education, and housing. OAR also welcomes studies addressing family support, community integration, challenging behavior, augmentative or alternative communication across the lifespan, and interventions studied in the real-world settings where their outcomes will be used.
