Predoctoral/Postdoctoral Fellowships Grant

Predoctoral/Postdoctoral Fellowships Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Autism Science Foundation
Amount: US $35,000 - US $50,000
Last Updated: October 15, 2025

Summary

The Autism Science Foundation offers Predoctoral/Postdoctoral Fellowships for graduate and medical students, as well as postdoctoral fellows, focused on research in autism spectrum disorders. Applicants must confirm the eligibility of their sponsoring institution before submission. The foundation encourages projects in various scientific areas, especially those addressing underserved communities, including individuals with profound autism and those facing socioeconomic challenges.

Overview

NOTE: ASF requires all applicants email ASF’s Chief Science Officer prior to submission to confirm the eligibility of their sponsoring institution. See Letter of Inquiry Deadline above. Predoctoral/Postdoctoral Fellowships The Autism Science Foundation invites applications for its Pre- and Postdoctoral Training Awards from graduate students, medical students and postdoctoral fellows interested in pursuing careers in basic and clinical research relevant to autism spectrum disorders. The proposed training should be scientifically linked to autism, but may be broadened to include training in a closely related area of scientific research. The Autism Science Foundation will consider all areas of related basic and clinical research, including but not limited to: human behavior and co-occurring medical conditions across the lifespan (language, learning, behavior, communication, social function, motor skills & planning, epilepsy, sleep, repetitive disorders); neurobiology (anatomy, development, neuroimaging); pharmacology; studies that address disparities in access, care and research; improving research in underserved communities; neuropathology; genetics and gene/environment interactions; epigenetics; immunology; molecular and cellular mechanisms; studies employing model organisms and systems; intervention research (behavioral, pharmacological or a combination of the two), and studies of treatment and service delivery. ASF welcomes scientific research in all fields. However, we are especially interested in projects which address previously under researched communities. These include: profound autism, those with severe and challenging behaviors, and autism disparities in racial and ethnic minority groups or those with socioeconomic challenges.

Eligibility

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