The Department of War’s Autism Research Program (ARP) is releasing a number of autism-focused research programs, including the Career Development Award and Idea Development Award.
The Career Development Award supports early-career, independent investigators and/or the transition of established investigators from other research fields to conduct innovative, high-impact ideas or early-phase, proof-of-principle clinical trials with the potential to have a major impact on autism. For more information on proposal and application requirements, visit this SimplerGrants.gov webpage.
The Idea Development Award supports the development of innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could lead to critical discoveries or major advancements that will accelerate progress in improving outcomes for Autistic individuals. This award mechanism is designed to support innovative ideas with the potential to yield impactful data and new avenues of investigation. For more information on proposal and application requirements, visit this SimplerGrants.gov webpage.
Deadline: Thursday, October 22, 2026 | Amount: Varies