Autism Speaks Predoctoral Fellowship Program

Overview

<p>Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. We empower people with autism and their families with resources, online tools and information covering the life span.</p> <p>Autism Speaks invites applications from predoctoral students interested in pursuing careers in autism research. The fellows will work directly with mentors who are leading scientists in autism-related research. This program supports the growth of a promising cadre of early career scientists who will make autism research their chosen field.</p> <p>The primary purpose of the predoctoral fellowship is to provide highly qualified candidates with exceptional research training opportunities broadly related to the study of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Areas of research Autism Speaks is most interested in funding include:</p> <ul> <li>Pre-clinical intervention studies, including gene and RNA editing</li> <li>Immunology/inflammation</li> <li><span>Medical comorbidities (particularly seizures and GI problems/microbiome) with an </span>emphasis on intervention studies</li> <li>Adult transition and lifespan development</li> <li>Challenging behavior</li> <li>Cognitively disabled and/or non- or minimally verbal</li> <li>* Innovative implementation of technology to enhance reach and impact of services with an emphasis on diagnosis and intervention in low resource settings, especially among ethnic minority, rural and other marginalized populations</li> <li><span>Inclusion of individuals from low-resource communities (For research that involves human subjects, Autism Speaks will prioritize study designs that include and better reflect the diversity of the community that we serve.)</span></li> </ul>