DoW Autism Career Development Award
About This Grant
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Autism Research Program (ARP) Career Development Award supports early-career, independent investigators and/or the transition of established investigators from other research fields to conduct innovative, high-impact ideas or early-phase, proof-of-principle clinical trials with the potential to have a major impact on autism.Distinctive Features: Applications are strongly encouraged to address one of the FY26 ARP Career Development Award Areas of Interest or provide justification that the proposed research addresses a critical problem, question, or need in autism.FY26 Career Development Award submissions with a pilot clinical trial component are required to include community collaborations to optimize research impact. Applications are expected to name at least one community partner (e.g., an Autistic individual or caregiver, representatives of community-based organizations) who will provide advice and consultation throughout the planning and implementation of the research project.
Grant Summary
DoW Autism Career Development Award is a Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA grant providing funding that varies by award for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are due 2026-10-22 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
Requirements
- required to include community collaborations to optimize research impact
How to Apply
Up to $0K
2026-10-22
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for DoW Autism Career Development Award from Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA before the deadline.
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DoW Autism Career Development Award: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the DoW Autism Career Development Award?
DoW Autism Career Development Award is offered by Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the DoW Autism Career Development Award provide?
DoW Autism Career Development Award provides an amount that varies by award per award from Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the DoW Autism Career Development Award deadline?
Applications for DoW Autism Career Development Award are due 2026-10-22 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the DoW Autism Career Development Award?
To apply for DoW Autism Career Development Award, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA.
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