Treatment Research

Autism Speaks invites both Full- and Pilot-Level Treatment research grant applications to conduct innovative clinical studies of novel interventions for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) throughout the lifespan. These may include medical approaches including complementary and alternative forms of health care and pharmacological treatments, as well as behavioral and/or psychosocial interventions, and evaluation of the efficacy, safety or therapeutic benefits of all types of interventions. Also appropriate are animal model studies that test the effects of novel compounds for reducing autism symptoms. Please read the RFA for complete information.

Basic and Clinical Research

Autism Speaks invites both Full- and Pilot-Level Basic and Clinical research grant applications to conduct innovative biomedical and behavioral research into the causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and dissemination of evidence-based practices for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Autism Speaks supports global biomedical research into the diagnosis, causes, prevention, and treatment of autism or its disabling symptoms. Our mission is to improve the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. In support of that mission, we provide funding along the entire research continuum -- from discovery to development to translation and dissemination -- for innovative projects that hold considerable promise for significantly improving the lives of persons with autism. Please read the RFA for complete information.

Application deadlines are listed in the RFA and in the table on the Open Grants page.
Access the RFA and the table