Sponsor
Simons Foundation
Description
Pilot: Innovative, high-impact proposals requesting support for small-scale projects or early-stage experiments that will build on preliminary data or a prior track record and lead to competitive applications for funding by SFARI or other organizations. Investigators new to the field of autism are encouraged to apply for Pilot Awards.
Research: Application type for investigators with demonstrated expertise, for proposals requesting support for compelling, high-impact research on an experimental hypothesis for which, in most cases, preliminary data have already been gathered. The foundation will also consider projects focusing on a central hypothesis where success depends on close collaboration between two or more labs.
Eligibility
All applicants and key collaborators must hold a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree and have a faculty position or the equivalent at a college, university, medical school or other research facility. In addition, eligible applicants must have independent lab space at their institution. There are no citizenship or country requirements.
Maximum Project Value
Pilot: $330,000 USD max including IDC; Research: $975,000 USD max including IDC
Indirect Costs
20% of direct costs
Project Duration
Pilot: for two years; Research: for three years
Special Notes
US Public Health Service (PHS) Federal Conflict of Interest Requirements (FCOI):
If sponsor is listed in Appendix A of US PHS FCOI Requirements, include the following:
Applications to this program must be accompanied by a Significant Financial Interest Disclosure Form (see Appendix B of the US PHS FCOI Requirements). Please refer to the information posted on the Office of Research Services website for more information on researcher responsibilities under the US PHS FCOIRequirements.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
External Deadline | Letter of Intent: Applicants must submit a one-page letter of intent (LOI) using the LOI template via proposalCENTRAL. Instructions for LOI submission as well as application requirements can be found in our instructions or on proposalCENTRAL. For more information, please visit the Simons Foundation SFARI website. | |
Internal Deadline | If Invited: PI to submit a copy of application along with a complete OR5 form to: research.services@uoguelph.ca | |
External Deadline | If Invited: Applications must be completed electronically by PI and submitted using forms provided at proposalCENTRAL. Please log in as an applicant, go to the “Grant Opportunities” tab, scroll to Simons Foundation and click “Apply Now” for the SFARI Pilot Award or the SFARI Research Award program. |