6 funding opportunities are listed in this category
Autism Speaks Request for Applications for its Autism Treatment Network
Autism Speaks announces the upcoming release of a Request for Applications (RFA) for the next funding cycle of its Autism Treatment Network (ATN), a collaboration of treatment and research centers dedicated to improving medical care for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The RFA will solicit letters of intent from hospitals and academic medical centers interested in participating in a multi-site clinical care and research network. The ATN mission is to provide and expand access to a state-of-the-art comprehensive and coordinated medical care model for children with ASD. This RFA is open to both new and existing ATN sites.This RFA is targeted towards institutions that have an established autism program and actively provide comprehensive, on-going, multidisciplinary care for children and adolescents with ASD. Participating sites will take an active role in the development of treatment guidelines, clinical research, and support of the patient registry activities of the ATN. Additionally, sites must be willing and able to meet network goals for patient registry enrollment and data quality. In order to apply, interested sites must meet the following minimum requirements:1. Co- principal investigators (2) must be experienced clinicians (MD or PhD) with expertise in ASD who oversee their clinic operations and have the authority to effect change in care as needed. At least one of the PIs must be an MD and one or both PIs should have substantial experience in clinical research, with a demonstrated capacity to obtain external research funding. The lead PI, together with the institution, will take responsibility for grant deliverables, performance monitoring, and fiscal matters.Each site should be able to provide a comprehensive, coordinated, multi-disciplinary care model that draws upon a team of clinicians from each of the core specialties listed below: o Pediatrics o Psychology/Neuropsychology o Psychiatry o Pediatric Neurology o Pediatric Gastroenterology o Sleep o Genetics/Metabolicso Ancillary care services (speech therapy, OT, PT, nutrition) 2. Each site must be willing to integrate the ATN assessment battery into their standard of care. 3. Each site must commit to the enrollment of children into the ATN Patient Registry and ongoing data collection for follow-up visits. Teams will have staff dedicated to coordinating systematic data collection for baseline and follow-up assessments through a web-based data management system. 4. Each site should have demonstrated expertise in conducting clinical research and be willing to participate in collaborative network research activities. 5. Successful sites must demonstrate institutional support for their participation in the network. RFA Release Date: February 22, 2010Due Date for Letters of Intent: March 29, 2010Invitations for Full Applications: May 2010Full Applications Due: July 2010Funding Period: Jan. 2011-Dec. 2013Contacts:Nancy Jones, PhD, Program Director: 323-297-4754 Email: njones@autismspeaks.orgFor more information go to:http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/programs/atn/atn_physicians_researchers.php
Add-a-Day Scientific Conference GrantsThese grants support Add-a-Day conferences which are those meetings that occur at the beginning or end of a scientific conference other than American Psychological Association.Deadline: June 1, 2010; December 1, 2010Sponsor: Science DirectorateAdd-a-Day conferences are those meetings that occur at the beginning or end of a scientific conference other than APA (e.g., Society for Ingestive Behavior or Psychonomics Society). The other organization need not be primarily psychology oriented. The conference may result in a volume or an alternative form of publication.The funding range is from $500 to $3,000.Prospective applicants are urged to consult with APA Science Directorate staff for advice on the conference organization and application (e.g., formats or budget allowances). The committee makes recommendations for funding to the Science Directorate. The review period is approximately 8 weeks.The requirements below must be met in order to submit a proposal. * One of the primary organizers must be a member of APA. * Only academic institutions accredited by a regional body may apply. Independent research institutions must provide evidence of affiliation with such an accredited institution. Joint proposals from cooperating institutions are encouraged. * Conferences may be held only in the United States, its possessions, or Canada. * APA governance groups including APA Divisions and related entities are not eligible for funding under this program.
Conference proceedings and presentation materials (including electronic presentations) must be submitted to APA three months after the date the conference is held. APA will hold the conference proceedings for three years. If a book has not been published by APA or another publisher within the three-year holding period, APA will place the conference proceedings in PsycEXTRA.PsycEXTRA is a companion database to the scholarly PsycINFO, which is designed to link academics, clinicians, librarians, consumers, policy-makers, and researchers to a variety of information sources covering psychology, behavioral science, and health; PsycEXTRA provides the readership with original documents, including proceedings, newsletters, magazines, newspapers, technical and annual reports, government reports, and consumer brochures.Organizers should send the original proposal and seven copies including all appendices to the Science Directorate by the deadline.Contact:APA Science Directorate750 First Street, NEWashington, DC 20002-4242202/336-6000202/336-6123 TDDscience@apa.org
2010 Autism Applied Research Competition
Pre-proposals are due April 2, 2010.Overview The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) seeks applied research proposals for its 2010 Autism Applied Research Competition. Through this competition, OAR intends to promote evidence based practices delivered from 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 across the lifespan, * Adult issues such as continuing education, employment, residential supports, sexuality instruction, quality-of-life determinants, and “later intervention,” and * 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.OAR seeks to fund studies of one to two years in length that will likely produce practical and clearly objective results that promise some direct benefit for learners with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), their families, and related service providers (e.g., teachers, classroom aides, job coaches, speech pathologists, psychologists, etc.) at different times in their lives. For more information contact Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D. at OAR: (703) 243-9762, or email pgerhardt@researchautism.org
Organization for Autism Research 2000 North 14th Street, Suite 710, Arlington, VA 22201Tel: 703.243.9710
Organization for Autism Research Graduate Research Grant Program
In February 2004, the Board of Directors of the Organization for Autism Research (OAR)approved the establishment of the Graduate Research Grant Program intended to encourage andsupport students pursuing graduate and post-graduate studies in disciplines related to assessment,intervention and support of learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families.OAR invites research proposals for its 7th Annual Graduate Research Grant Program. Throughthis competition, OAR intends to promote research in:• The analysis, evaluation, or comparison of assessment models, treatment models, or servicesystems,• Applied aspects of early intervention and/or school-based education, behavioral, orcommunication intervention,• Adult issues such as continuing education, employment, housing models and “laterintervention,”• Issues related to family support, social and community integration, and assessment andintervention with challenging behavior.
OAR seeks to fund studies that will likely produce practical and clearly objective results thatmay aid parents, families, professionals, and people with autism to make more fully informedchoices that will lead to healthier and happier lives. Please note that OAR will only makegrant awards for research that will be conducted during the grant period (i.e., September1, 2010-December 31, 2011).
OAR’s Scientific Council will evaluate the proposals it receives for scientific and technicalmerit.
Review Criteria. Review criteria for the evaluation include:• Significance. Does the study address an important problem? How will it advancescientific knowledge in the field?• Approach. Are the concepts, design, methods, and analyses adequate and appropriate?Are alternate approaches accounted for?• Innovation. Does the project employ novel concepts, approaches or methods? Are itsaims original? Does it challenge existing paradigms?• Meaningful Outcomes. OAR places special emphasis on the research’s importance tothe autism community and its application to the practical challenges of autism. Thus,while a proposal’s scientific merit in terms of design, methodology, and analysis are vital,the meaningfulness of its outcomes will carry great weight in the final review.OAR’s Board of Directors will make grant awards based on these evaluations and therecommendations of the Scientific Council.
The maximum grant awards are $2,000.00 for Doctoral or Post-doctoral candidates and$1,000.00 for Master’s candidates. OAR will consider making up to15 awards, for a total of$25,000 in grants.
Applications for the 2010 competition are due June 4, 2010.
Applicants unable to submit electronically must send an original and two copies(at total of 3 complete applications) postmarked no later than June 4, 2010 to:
Organization for Autism Research2010 Graduate Research Competition2000 N. 14th Street, Suite 710Arlington, VA, 22201
Organization for Autism Research Schwallie Family Scholarship Competition
Schwallie Family Scholarship Competition to support qualified individuals with autism or Asperger Syndrome residing in the United States pursuing post-secondary education. OAR will present a total of 7 awards of $3,000 each across three categories: 1) Four-year undergraduate college or university; 2) Two-year undergraduate college, and; 3) Trade, technical or vocational school. These will be one-time awards for any recipient.
The application period for Fall 2010 will begin on January 1, 2010. Applications are due no later than April 30, 2010.
Eligibility: Any individual with an established autism or Asperger Syndrome diagnosis and who will be attending an accredited institution of higher education in the United States for the Fall 2010/Spring 2011 semesters is eligible to apply. Eligible individuals need to be enrolled on at least a part-time basis (6 credits) or be working toward certification or accreditation in a particular field (e.g., studying to be a paralegal). Past recipients of a Schwallie Family Scholarship or immediate family members of any person serving on OAR’s Board of Directors or Scientific Council are not eligible to apply. Application: Individuals interested in applying for the Schwallie Family Scholarship must submit three (3) copies of the completed application packet which includes: 1. A completed Application Form downloadable from the OAR website 2. Documentation of status as a person on the autism spectrum; 3. Documentation of acceptance or attendance at a qualifying institution; 4. One written Letter of Recommendation from someone other than a family member, who is familiar with the individual’s potential to complete the required coursework; and 5. An autobiographical essay, not to exceed 1,000 words, including your reasons for applying for the Schwallie Family Scholarship. Please note that the essay is expected to be solely the work of the applicant and not that of family members or other involved parties.DO NOT enclose any additional items. Examples of items that will not be accepted are: photographs, report cards, SAT scores, home videos, newspaper articles, etc.You can use this checklist to assist you in completing your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application Mailing Address: Applicants should send all required materials to:Organization for Autism ResearchAttn: Schwallie Family Scholarship2000 N. 14th Street, Suite 710Arlington, VA 22201Hard copy applications sent by U.S. mail or other delivery services must have a postmark date of April 30, 2010, or before.Review: All completed applications will be reviewed by a committee consisting of least three people that will include a representative from the Schwallie family, OAR, and an individual on the autism spectrum. Factors including originality of content, financial need, previous challenges overcome, and any stated future aspirations may be considered by the review committee in making its decision. OAR will announce the scholarship awards on July 23 2010, and award the funds for the following academic year by August 13, 2010.
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