NJ Autism Center of Excellence Interdisciplinary Research Seed Grant
The NJ Autism Center of Excellence Interdisciplinary Research Seed Grant funds innovative, collaborative autism research in New Jersey to build the foundation for future large-scale scientific initiatives.
Funder: New Jersey Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism
Due Dates: January 29, 2026 (Mandatory TA Session) | February 5, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | March 5, 2026 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Pilot awards; up to $100,000/year, typically for 1–2 years (seed grant); indirect costs capped at 10%.
Summary: Seed funding for interdisciplinary autism research in New Jersey to launch collaborative projects that can lead to larger, federally funded centers or multi-PI initiatives.
Key Information: Applicants may not apply for other Council grants in the same cycle; mandatory TA session attendance required.
Description
This program offers seed grant funding to support innovative, interdisciplinary research on autism, with the goal of fostering collaborative research teams in New Jersey. The intent is to catalyze projects that can serve as the foundation for future federal center grants or multi-investigator initiatives, specifically targeting the development of larger, federally funded autism research centers or multi-PI projects. The program is administered by the New Jersey Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism, in partnership with the New Jersey Autism Center of Excellence.
