Autistica Call for Proposals 2009
In 2009, Autistica announced its first Call for Proposals to researchers in the UK to support pilot studies for biomedical research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders.
We are pleased to announce that Autistica will be funding a number of new projects will be funded in 2010.
The research Autistica supports is of high quality and aligned with the charity’s mission to deliver benefits to individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorders.
This research includes but is not limited to: human brain function, language, behaviour and cognition; human studies involving early detection; studies on underrepresented populations; diagnosis; developmental trajectories; behavioural, psychosocial, medical, and pharmacological treatment; genes, genetics, pathways and biomarkers; clinical and biological phenotypes; epidemiological research; translational research; neurobiology; gene-environment interactions; environmental factors; molecular and cellular physiology; laboratory models.
In funding these projects, Autistica recognises the value of increasing research capacity in the UK achievable through routes such routes as:
- supporting autism-dedicated younger investigators in the first independent stages of a research career
- through encouraging established researchers with a strong track history in non-autism research areas to bring their expertise to bear on autism spectrum disorders
- providing infrastructure or networks (for example development of nationwide cohorts and as a platform for research activities)
All research applications we receive - which are only accepted from investigators holding appointments at academic, research or clinical institutions within the United Kingdom - are read, reviewed and scored on their merits by a distinguished scientific advisory panel, which will make recommendations for funding.
Each pilot study award funded by Autistica will be for an amount up to £50,000 per year for a period of one or two years. Proposals for awards less than the maximum allowed are considered and are encouraged.
For more information about making an application for an award, please Email Jenny Longmore, our Director of Research.
