Simons Foundation Autism & Neuroscience Conferences and Courses Awards

The Simons Foundation Autism & Neuroscience Conferences and Courses Awards funding opportunity supports conferences and courses aligned with the foundation’s autism and neuroscience mission. Eligible instances include conferences or courses organized by nonprofits or public/private institutions, with funded support for projects spanning up to three years and typical funding requests around $25,000 per year. Proposals emphasize advancing the foundation’s programmatic priorities in autism research, plasticity and aging, ecological neuroscience, and global brain research.

Financial support for conferences or courses, with award administration and potential multi-year funding subject to approval.

Conference or course organizers employed by nonprofit organizations; public or private institutions such as colleges, universities, hospitals, laboratories, or state/local government units; and eligible federal government agencies.

Submit a letter of intent by the stated deadline through the Simons Award Manager (SAM); follow the How to Apply and FAQ sections for details.