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The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is currenlty being accepted for its Graduate Research Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The program is designed to fund research that produces practical, objective outcomes capable of improving the lives of autistic people, their families, and their communities. OAR prioritizes applied research that can inform real-world decision-making rather than purely theoretical work.
The program is open to a broad and inclusive applicant pool.
Eligibility criteria include:
Graduate, doctoral, or post-doctoral student status
Independent autism research project
Research conducted during the designated grant period
International students and applicants based outside the United States are eligible to apply.
At least one faculty research advisor must provide a formal letter of support.
Applicants must submit a complete online proposal package.
Required Components
Cover letter
Project abstract
Background and rationale
Research methodology and evaluation plan
Project timeline
Outcome recommendations
Practical relevance statement
Human subjects protection documentation, if applicable
Itemized budget following OAR guidelines
Letter of support from a faculty research advisor
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Apply for The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) Graduate Research Grant Program
