Explorer Awards, Request for Applications, Ph.D.

About this funding opportunity

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June 15, 2018 Administrative Inquiries

grants@simonsfoundation.org

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sciencerfa@simonsfoundation.org

646-654-0066 SSC, Simons VIP (Searchlight) and SPARK Data and Recruitment Questions

collections@sfari.org

646-654-0066 Application Deadline

June 15, 2018 Administrative Inquiries

grants@simonsfoundation.org

646-654-0066 Scientific Inquiries

sciencerfa@simonsfoundation.org

646-654-0066 SSC, Simons VIP (Searchlight) and SPARK Data and Recruitment Questions

collections@sfari.org

646-654-0066

This award program was designed to enhance our existing support of autism research by providing timely resources to enable high-risk/high-impact, exploratory experiments relevant to our mission. A deeper understanding of the mechanisms underlying autism spectrum disorders or potential therapeutic approaches requires investigation at multiple levels, including but not limited to studies focused on gene discovery, molecular mechanisms, circuits, anatomy, and cognition and behavior. We considered proposals at all of these levels.

Explorer Awards were intended to provide resources to support exploratory experiments that will strengthen hypotheses and lead to the formulation of competitive applications for subsequent larger-scale funding by SFARI or other organizations. Innovative, high-risk/high-impact proposals were prioritized. We especially encouraged applications from investigators who are new to the field of autism, but who have expertise that could be brought to bear on this complex disorder. Application Deadline

June 15, 2018 Administrative Inquiries

grants@simonsfoundation.org

646-654-0066 Scientific Inquiries

sciencerfa@simonsfoundation.org

646-654-0066 SSC, Simons VIP (Searchlight) and SPARK Data and Recruitment Questions

collections@sfari.org

646-654-0066

Applications are considered on a rolling basis, with a response time as early as 30 days. Accessing the Letter of Intent Application in proposalCENTRAL:

Prospective applicants must submit an application via proposalCENTRAL (pC). To start an application in pC, users must first login to their pC account.

If You Need to Create a New Account in pC To create a new account, go to https://proposalcentral.altum.com and click “Create One Now!” under “Application Login.” Fill in the required fields, check the boxes to agree to pC’s Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy and then click “Save.” For the next steps, see the If You Have an Existing Account in pC section below.

If You Have an Existing Account in pC For all users with a pC account, log in under “Application Login” at https://proposalcentral.altum.com and select “Create New Proposal” or click on the “Grant Opportunities” tab. Scroll down to “Simons Foundation” and then click “Apply Now” for the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative-Explorer Award program in order to start the proposal and access the templates. After all sections are completed, you will be able to click on the “Submit” button. Application Requirements and Submission Instructions

To submit an Explorer Award Application, the following proposalCENTRAL sections must be completed: Title Page:Please provide the following information Project title Indicate use of SSC, Simons VIP or SPARK samples/phenotypic data Select a primary category. Please note a secondary category is not required. Download Templates & Instructions:The following templates are available for download: Explorer Application Instructions SFARI Policies RFA Explorer Narrative Template Key Personnel Biosketch Budget Justification Current and Pending Support Resources and Research Environment Renewable Reagents and Data Sharing Plan Detailed Budget for Subcontract Enable Other Users to Access This Proposal: Complete this section to give administrators or collaborators access and to allow other users to submit the LOI on your behalf. Applicant/PI: The Principal Investigator (PI) should be listed…

Topic areas: General and Cross-cutting R&D, Mathematics and Statistics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Health.

Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Explorer Awards, Request for Applications, Ph.D. is administered by Simons Foundation (Simons), listed via Simons Foundation.