Applied Research Competition

Overview

Overview:

The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) invites letters of intent for its 2023 Applied Research Competition. Through this competition, OAR seeks to promote evidence-based practices based on research in the following areas: 

• The analysis, evaluation, or comparison of current models of assessment, intervention, or systems of service delivery, including policy analysis 
• Applied aspects of educational, behavioral, or social/communicative intervention 
• Effective intervention across the lifespan for individuals considered severely affected by ASD 
• Issues affecting adults with autism such as continuing education, employment, residential supports, sexuality instruction, quality-of-life determinants, and services and supports for older autistic individuals 
• 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

While applicants are always free to submit on any relevant area of research or intervention, this year, OAR has placed special emphasis on research addressing the following areas: 

• Community-Engaged Research 
• Community-Based Assessment and Intervention 
• Community-Living and Supports 
• Gender, Reproductive, and Sexual Health 
• Physical Health and Mental Health 
• Improving Access to and Effectiveness of Existing Systems and Services 
• Intersectionality, Equity and Diversity 
• Mid-life and Older Adults

• Researchers may only submit one LOI.
• At least one member of the research team must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree and maintain a faculty position or equivalent at a college, university, medical school, or other research facility.

With this year’s competition, OAR will consider awarding up to 8 grant awards of $40,000 each. 

Important Dates
December 2, 2022 : Application period for 2023 grants opens
March 20, 2023, 11:59 PM ET : Letters of Intent due
June, 2023 : Second application round begins (by invitation only)
August 1, 2023, 11:59 PM ET : Full proposal applications due
December 14, 2023:  Winners announced
January 1, 2024: Grant period begins