Fellowship Program- Postdoctoral Associate Grant

Fellowship Program- Postdoctoral Associate Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Health
Amount: US $195,000
Last Updated: January 10, 2026

Summary

The Fellowship Program for the Postdoctoral Associate Grant aims to support research that enhances inclusivity in the autism workforce. It offers three awards totaling $195,000 over three years, targeting diverse, independent investigators to transition into tenure-track positions. This initiative, established by the Governor’s Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism, strives to advance the understanding and management of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through innovative research and training programs.

Overview

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. The 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. The Mission of the Council is to advance and disseminate the understanding, treatment, and management of ASD by means of a coordinated program of biomedical research, clinical innovation, and professional training in New Jersey. Fellowship Program The purpose of this research grant program is to promote and support research capable of advancing the mission of the Council by offering three Student Fellowship awards: 1) Predoctoral Research Fellowships, 2) Postdoctoral Research Fellowships, and 3) Postdoctoral Associate Research Grant. Fellowship Program - Postdoctoral Associate Research Grant Postdoctoral Associate Grant awards are intended to enhance inclusivity in the autism workforce and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented, independent investigators from diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. This program is designed to facilitate a timely transition of outstanding postdoctoral researchers with a research and/or clinical doctorate degree from mentored, postdoctoral research positions to independent, tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions. The Postdoctoral Associate Research Grant is a three-year program award of $195,000.

Eligibility

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