Informational Webinar
Watch a panel of Scientific Council members discuss key background information
about the competition and offer guidance to prospective applicants.
Watch a panel of Scientific Council members discuss key background information
about the competition and offer guidance to prospective applicants.
Download: Applied Proposal Preparation Tip Sheet
What are the eligibility requirements?
Can I submit more than one application?
How much funding can I request?
OAR funds pilot studies that range from 1-2 years. The maximum grant amount is $40,000 regardless of study duration.
Which type of OAR grant should I apply for?
OAR currently offers two lines of research funding: the Applied Research Competition and the Graduate Research Grants Program.
Is my proposal a good fit for this competition?
Please refer to the RFA and review the list of OAR-funded studies.
How can I best prepare for the competition?
Who is the ‘Sponsored Office’ contact person?
A university or research center typically has an office called “Office of Research Sponsored Programs,” “Sponsored Projects Office,” or “Office of Research.” This office is responsible for administering grant materials, such as awards, applications, grant agreements, and budgeting for the organization. Depending on the type of research you conduct, you may be assigned a specific contact person from that office.
If your organization does not have a sponsored office, please identify the individual who will be responsible for processing grant materials and/or funds at your organization.
To whom should I address the cover letter?
Please address the cover letter to “OAR’s Scientific Council.”
How do I format the Letter of Intent?
OAR provides an LOI template for applicants to download and complete. The instructions that appear within the text fields of the template may be overwritten. The LOI must not exceed two pages.
If the applicant chooses not to use the provided template, they must adhere to the following format requirements: 1/2″ margins, Arial 11-point font or larger, maximum (2) two pages in length. The LOI should include the section headers to ease the review process.
How should I format my references?
APA style, Arial 11-point font or larger.
Does it matter what version of NIH biosketch form I use?
Please use the newest version available.
I do not have an eRA user name for the NIH biosketch form. What should I do?
Enter “N/A.”
Still have a question?
Contact OAR at research@researchautism.org.
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