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Autism Speaks opens grant applications for autistic researchers… scientists to pursue long-lasting research careers.   The Predoctoral Fellowship Awards for Autistic Scientists will be granted to qualified predoctoral students who have at least two years remaining before completing their program. Researchers … augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), or those for whom communication solutions are unavailable  Last year’s grant recipients designed studies aiming to understand the neural causes of sensory over-responsivity in autistic youth and … June 26, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. ET.   Please view the  Request for Applications (RFA)  to find complete information about the grant opportunity and detailed application instructions.    A webinar explaining the application process  and answering …
Autism Speaks announces new grant opportunity for autistic scientists… scientists to pursue long-lasting research careers.  The Predoctoral Fellowship Awards for Autistic Scientists will be granted to qualified predoctoral students who have at least two years remaining before completing their program. Researchers … whose combination of academic expertise and lived experience can greatly impact the field of autism research. This grant opportunity will allow us to fund innovative research that resonates with the autistic community and makes a … of Intent are due on or before December 6, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. ET.  Please view the Request for Applications (RFA) on our grants page to find complete information about the grant opportunity and detailed application instructions.   A webinar …
Autism Speaks opens applications for research grants on central auditory processing disorder… the needs of people with autism and their families, today announced the opening of applications for a new cycle of research grants on the study of central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) (PDF) in autism. With generous support from a Royal Arch Research Assistance grant, we anticipate funding one pilot research study, one predoctoral fellowship and one postdoctoral fellowship focused on …
Autism Speaks awards $135k in grant funding to support Latino autistic youth in Houston, TX … to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan, announced nearly $135,000 in grant funding to a researcher studying the transition to adulthood for Latino autistic youth. As a major funder of autism … is a persistent challenge in accessing culturally-relevant autism interventions for these communities,” said Shih. “The grant for this year’s postdoctoral fellowship aims to bridge the service gap in Houston, enhancing mental health support and … relevance to the Autism Speaks mission. Finalists were then recommended to the  board of directors  for approval. Meet our grantee: Antonio Pagán University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Primary Mentor: Katherine Loveland, Ph.D. Autistic …
Autism Speaks-supported research at INSAR 2022… Behavioral & Intellectual Assessment II Abstract ID #41081 – Supported by the Autism Speaks Predoctoral Fellowship ( Grant #12841 ) Author: Einat Waizbard Bartov Institution: University of California, Davis Title: “Psychopathological … Adult Outcome: Medical, Cognitive, Behavioral Abstract ID #39453 – Supported by the Autism Speaks Predoctoral Fellowship ( Grant #12854 ) Author: Elaine Clarke Institution: University of California, Los Angeles Title: “Vocational Trajectories and …
Autism Speaks awards over $550,000 for autism research… spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of people with autism and their families, today announced $555,850 in grant funding to five researchers studying autism. As a major funder of autism research, Autism Speaks is committed to … support a promising group of young scientists who are propelling the field of autism research forward in new directions.”  Grant applications were peer reviewed by a panel of scientific reviewers, community advocates and self-advocates who …
Autism Speaks launches Early Career Investigators Advisory Subcommittee… exceptional research training opportunities related to the study of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Since 2006, we have granted nearly $19 million in predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowship awards to 236 researchers studying the biology of ASD, … We welcome their diversity of expertise and perspectives to our science advisory committee”. In addition to advising on grant funding and research opportunities, the subcommittee will provide guidance on career development issues relevant to …
Study shows that many nonverbal autistic children overcome severe language delays… and services that can improve function and quality of life for nonverbal individuals. You can use the Autism Speaks Grant Search to see more. … Hopeful news for families; study counters belief that nonverbal children won’t acquire speech …
Autism Speaks awards $148,000 of funding to autistic researchers… whose combination of academic expertise and lived experience can greatly impact the field of autism research. This grant opportunity allows us to fund innovative research that resonates with the autistic community and makes a meaningful … Andy Shih, chief science officer at Autism Speaks. Researchers will be awarded $37,000 per year for two years. Meet our grantees: Scout Bolton University of Missouri Primary Mentor: Shawn Christ, Ph.D. Approximately 56-70% of autistic youth …
Autism Speaks and Royal Arch Masons award $170,000 of funding to researchers studying auditory processing disorder … Autism Speaks, with the support of a Royal Arch Research Assistance grant, is funding one pilot research project and one post-doctoral fellowship to advance the study of central auditory …