This is a federal research grant for early-career independent investigators or established researchers moving into autism research, funding innovative ideas or early-phase proof-of-principle clinical trials. It is not a business grant: a small company with no research program should not bother applying, and neither should retailers, contractors, or manufacturers with no autism research angle.
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical) | 68 |
| Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community) | 63 |
| Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture | 54 |
| Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training | 54 |
| Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech | 54 |
| Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation | 54 |
| Industry | Estimated fit |
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| Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking | 54 |
| Housing & Real EstateLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the… | 54 |
| Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software | 54 |
| Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage | 52 |
| Transportation & LogisticsMatches your industry (transit) | 51 |
| Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming | 49 |
| Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure | 46 |
| ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing | 46 |
| Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce | 46 |
These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.
FY26 Autism Research Program Career Development Award supports early-career independent investigators or established investigators transitioning into autism research to pursue innovative, high-impact ideas or early-phase proof-of-principle clinical trials. Eligibility is unrestricted; applicants must name a community partner for pilot clinical trial components.
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Autism Research Program (ARP) 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.
Distinctive Features: Applications are strongly encouraged to address one of the FY26 ARP Career Development Award Areas of Interest or provide justification that the proposed research addresses a critical problem, question, or need in autism. FY26 Career Development Award submissions with a pilot clinical trial component are required to include community collaborations to optimize research impact. Applications are expected to name at least one community partner (e.g., an Autistic individual or caregiver, representatives of community-based organizations) who will provide advice and consultation throughout the planning and implementation of the research project.
The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.
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