Autism Speaks Research on CAPD: Pilot Grant and Fellowship Funding
Eligibility for Fellowship Awards :
Predoctoral Fellows:
The candidate must possess the following qualifications:
• Be an enrolled student in a program leading to a research doctorate such as a Ph.D. or Sc.D., or a combined degree such as an M.D./Ph.D., in an academic department of an accredited university or health/medical institution
• Must have two or more years remaining in their program
• Must spend at least 80% of their professional time engaged exclusively in their Autism Speaks research-related activities for the duration of the award
• Cannot simultaneously hold another fellowship award during the support period
• International applications are encouraged
Postdoctoral Fellows:
The candidate must possess the following qualifications:
• Hold an M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree
• Cannot have more than 5 years of postdoctoral experience at the commencement of the award
• Must spend at least 80% of their professional time engaged exclusively on the fellowship research activities for the duration of the award
• May not simultaneously serve in an internship or residency, hold a tenure-track faculty appointment or hold another named fellowship award during the award period
Note: Postdoctoral training in the laboratory where the applicant received their graduate degree will not be reviewed.