Autism Science Foundation Pre- and Postdoctoral Training Awards and Medical Student Gap Year Research Training Awards

Q: How much funding does Autism Science Foundation Pre- and Postdoctoral Training Awards and Medical Student Gap Year Research Training Awards provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

Q: When is the deadline for Autism Science Foundation Pre- and Postdoctoral Training Awards and Medical Student Gap Year Research Training Awards?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around December.

National Tuberous Sclerosis Association

Foundation Annual Grants for Autism Programs Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~December

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: December 1, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: December

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Emerging researchers anywhere in the world
Interested in pursuing careers in basic or clinical research on autism spectrum disorder
Special interest: ASF particularly interested in studies utilizing genetically defined subtypes of autism (good opportunity for early-career TSC researchers)

Overview

Geographic Scope: Worldwide

Eligibility:

Emerging researchers anywhere in the world
Interested in pursuing careers in basic or clinical research on autism spectrum disorder
Special interest: ASF particularly interested in studies utilizing genetically defined subtypes of autism (good opportunity for early-career TSC researchers)

Focus Areas:

Basic and clinical research on autism spectrum disorder
Genetically defined subtypes of autism

The Autism Science Foundation issued a call for applications for Pre- and Postdoctoral Training Awards and Medical Student Gap Year Research Training Awards. These awards support emerging researchers pursuing careers in autism research. ASF notes particular interest in studies utilizing genetically defined subtypes of autism, making this opportunity relevant for TSC researchers.

Information Session: Informational conference call at 12 pm Eastern on Friday, September 8

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Type: Full applications

Deadline: Friday, December 1

Informational Session: Conference call available at 12 pm Eastern on Friday, September 8

Additional Information: More details available on the ASF website

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What National Tuberous Sclerosis Association actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 11
Total given: $702K
Median grant: $56K
Range: $19K–$150K

By dollars: Massachusetts 46%, Texas 16%, Georgia 14%. Top recipient cities: Atlanta, GA; Woburn, MA; Boston, MA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
18% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

National Organization for Rare Disorders · Woburn, MA

Tsc travel and lodging assistance program

$150K
Boston Children's Hospital · Boston, MA

Research grant

$101K
Emory University · Atlanta, GA

Research grant

$75K
Northwestern University · Evanston, IL

Research grant

$75K
University of Massachusetts · Worcester, MA

Research grant

$75K