Autism - Meixner Postdoctoral Fellowship in Translational Research 2014 ($ 123,200)

Autism Speaks invites applications for the Meixner Postdoctoral Fellowship in Translational Research for 2014. Closing date for submitting Letters of Intent is November 13, 2013. The goal of the program is to support well-qualified postdoctoral scientists pursuing training in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) translational research. Successful applicants will detail a project that bridges basic laboratory research and behavioral or biomedical clinical research, and a training plan that includes mentoring in both basic and clinical research environments.

Applicants at non-profit and for-profit institutions, like colleges, universities, hospitals, governmental entities, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies are eligible for this program. Collaborative projects between public and private entities that diversify the training experience of the applicant are acceptable and encouraged. The postdoctoral fellowship stipend level will be determined by the number of years of postdoctoral experience at the time of the award up to $ 61,600 per year for a period of two years.