The annual Applied Research Competition is the most competitive line of funding we offer. Researchers can apply for 1-2 year grants of up to $50,000.
Through this competition, OAR seeks to promote evidence-based practices based on 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
- Effective intervention across the lifespan for individuals considered severely affected by ASD
- Issues affecting adults with autism such as continuing education, employment, residential supports, sexuality instruction, quality-of-life determinants, and services and supports for older autistic individuals
- 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
Deadline for Letter of Intent: March 17, 2025
Areas of Interest
While applicants are always free to submit on any relevant area of research or intervention, this year, OAR has placed special emphasis on research addressing the following areas:
- Community-Based Assessment and Intervention
- Community-Engaged Research
- Community Living and Supports
- Gender, Reproductive, and Sexual Health
- Improving Access to and Effectiveness of Existing Systems and Services
- Intersectionality, Equity and Diversity
- Mid-life and Older Adults
- Physical Health and Mental Health
Eligibility Requirements
At least one member of the research team must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree and maintain a faculty position or equivalent at a college, university, medical school, or other research facility. International researchers are eligible to apply.