Applied Research

Overview

<p>The annual Applied Research Competition is the most competitive line of funding we offer. Researchers can apply for 1-2 year grants of up to $30,000. Since 2002, we have proudly contributed more than $3.5 million in grants to support over 200 autism pilot studies. Our Scientific Council, augmented by highly qualified professionals from the autism community, select and fund the most promising research proposals through three rounds of review: pre-proposals, full proposals, and final selection. Our Board of Directors approves all grant awards based on the recommendations of the Scientific Council and established research priorities. Through this competition, OAR intends to promote evidence-based practices delivered from research in the following areas:<br>* The analysis, evaluation, or comparison of current models of assessment, intervention, or systems of service delivery, including policy analysis<br>* Applied aspects of educational, behavioral, or social/communicative intervention<br>* Effective intervention across the lifespan for individuals considered to be severely impacted by autism<br>* Adult issues such as continuing education, employment, residential supports, sexuality instruction, quality-of-life determinants, and “later intervention”<br>* Issues related to family support, social and community integration, assessment and intervention with challenging behavior, and the use of technology in support of learners with ASD</p>