Autism Basic Research Pilot 2027 Grant

The Basic Research Pilot Projects grant, funded by the New Jersey Department of Health, supports innovative research aimed at understanding the mechanisms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This initiative encourages studies exploring genetic, biochemical, and environmental factors affecting ASD. Successful applicants can receive funding for two years, totaling $200,000, to advance research that may lead to new treatment or diagnostic options, thereby improving the lives of individuals with ASD.

NOTE:
All grant applicants (including repeat applicants) must register for and attend the Technical Assistance (TA) virtual meeting. See First Letter of Inquiry Deadline above. A Letter of Intent (LOI) must be received for the applicant to open a grant application in SAGE. See Second Letter of Inquiry Deadline above.
Governor’s Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism
The Governor’s Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism (Council) was created by State appropriation in 1999 and has been issuing research, clinical and educational enhancement grants since 2000. The Council’s vision is to enhance the lives of individuals with ASD across their lifespans.
Purpose
The purpose of these research grant programs are to promote and support research capable of advancing the mission of the Council with the issuance of 2 research initiative opportunities:

• Clinical Research Pilot Projects (3 years).Basic Science Research Pilot Projects (2 years).
• Basic Research Pilot Projects

The Basic Research Pilot Projects will explore the mechanisms underlying ASD. Basic Research Pilot Projects may explore genetic, biochemical, morphological, or other mechanisms contributing to the development and characterization of ASD.
Projects are designed to:
Take new technical or intellectual tactics that may link different levels of understanding with one another (genetic, developmental, circuit, behavioral, animal, human),Propose work that may open long-term possibilities for eventual treatment or diagnostic options,Propose work to understand the biological basis for heterogeneity in ASD, orExplore the effects of the immune system, infectious disease, epigenetics, or the environment, including toxins, on brain development.