Autism Speaks is pleased to open its request for applications (RFAs) for its 2016 Weatherstone Predoctoral Fellowships and Meixner Postdoctoral Fellowships in Translational Research.
Both programs support the career development of promising scientists as they pursue vital investigations into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of autism under the mentorship of leading investigators in the field.
“Autism Speaks is proud to be the leading funder of pre- and post-doctoral fellowships for autism science,” says Paul Wang, Autism Speaks vice president and head of medical research. “Our fellowships support the training of the next generation of autism scientists. The energy and fresh perspectives they bring will be invaluable in developing new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to benefit all people with autism.”
Dennis Weatherstone Predoctoral Fellowships
Autism Speaks established the Weatherstone fellowships in 2008 with a generous gift from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. The program’s name honors the foundation’s first chairman, Dennis Weatherstone. A distinguished financier, Lord Weatherstone and his wife shared a deep commitment to supporting autism research. Lady Weatherstone continues to actively support the career development of Autism Speaks Weatherstone fellows. The Weatherstone program includes close interaction among fellows and an annual meeting with the Weatherstone family and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
Letters of Interest for the Weatherstone Predoctoral Fellowships are due by Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, 8 pm ET. Access the Full Request for Applications (RFA), with detailed instructions, here.
Learn more about past and ongoing Weatherstone Predoctoral Fellowship projects here.
Meixner Postdoctoral Fellowships in Translational Research
The estate of Charles Meixner generously funds an annual class of postdoctoral fellows in translational research, continuing a successful program begun in 2011. (More about this major gift here.)
The program aims to accelerate the translation of basic scientific discoveries into new and effective methods and products for diagnosing, preventing or treating autism – while drawing highly qualified young scientists to the field. During their two-year fellowship, successful applicants pursue projects that bridge basic laboratory research and clinical, or “patient-centered,” studies. Their training includes mentoring in both basic and clinical research.
Letters of Intent for the Meixner Postdoctoral Fellowship are due by Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, 8 pm ET. Access the Full Request for Applications (RFA), with detailed instructions, here.
Learn more about past and ongoing Meixner Postdoctoral Fellowship projects here.
Information about all of Autism Speaks research funding opportunities can be found on the Open Grants page.
Explore all the research that Autism Speaks is funding, using this website’s Grant Search Engine.