Post-Doctoral Save Our Scientists (SOS) Grant Program (2027 cycle)

Who can apply: Current postdoctoral fellows at an accredited college or university, or applicants who will be in a postdoctoral fellowship when funding begins. The research must be scientifically linked to autism. Priority goes to work on profound autism and to sex-difference questions. What is funded: Awards of up to USD 25,000 are paid to the institution sponsoring the research and cover direct expenses such as research costs, travel, training, supplies, data access and participant support. The foundation states it is not intended to serve as a full postdoctoral stipend. Deadline: 15 October 2026. Round: 2027 Post-Doctoral SOS Grant round.

Read the full call and apply on the official page: Autism Science Foundation, official page.

Who can apply

• Current postdoctoral fellows at an accredited college or university, or applicants who will be in a postdoctoral fellowship when funding begins. The research must be scientifically linked to autism. Priority goes to work on profound autism and to sex-difference questions.

Stage dates

Dates come from the funder's page for this round. When a round closes, the next round's dates replace these once the funder publishes them.

See all current funding opportunities