Sponsor

 Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI)

For More Information

For additional information, please visit the SFARI website [1] for

• Program guidelines
• Application forms
• Evaluation criteria

Description

The goal of the Pilot Award is to provide early support for exploratory ideas considered higher risk but with the potential for transformative results, particularly those with novel hypotheses for autism. This funding mechanism is particularly suitable for investigators new to the autism field, though we encourage applicants to consult with experts in autism research to ensure their projects are relevant to the human condition. We encourage applications that propose research to link genetic or other ASD risk factors to molecular, cellular, circuit or behavioral mechanisms and set the stage for development of novel interventions, including work in human subjects.

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.

Applications may be submitted by domestic and foreign nonprofit organizations; public and private institutions, such as colleges, universities, hospitals, laboratories, and units of state and local government; and eligible agencies of the federal government. There are no citizenship or country requirements.

Maximum Project Value

The total budget of a Pilot Award is $300,000 or less, including 20% indirect costs, over a period of up to two (2) years.

Projects proposing research in human subjects may request a budget up to $500,000, including 20% indirect costs, over a period of up to two (2) years.

Indirect Costs

20%

Project Duration

Up to 2 years

Special Notes

Please review the SFARI Grant Policies and Procedures [2].

How to Apply

Please refer to the application submission instructions [5].