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August 7, 2026

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Overview

SFARI Bridge to Independence Award

Sponsor: Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI)

Overview: Award program designed to support postdoctoral fellows transitioning to tenure-track faculty positions while continuing autism-relevant research.

Focus Areas:

  • Autism research

  • Work relevant to autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

  • Particularly relevant for TSC researchers studying autism-related manifestations
  • Geographic Scope: US-based researchers only

    Eligibility:

  • Postdoctoral fellows

  • Must intend to seek tenure-track faculty positions in the 2017-18 academic year (as referenced)

  • Must wish to continue work relevant to autism
  • Status: 2017 program information provided; historical

    Contact Information:

  • SFARI website for full program details
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    • First-Stage Proposals Due: August 7 (as referenced in 2017 program)
    • Application Details: Available on SFARI website
    • Multi-Stage Process: First-stage proposals required

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    autismscience-research

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