• The focus of the proposal must be a clinical investigation related to Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Proposals must be submitted by either the principal investigator or a lead scientist in the research program, or must include a Letter of Support from a supervising investigator or faculty member if the applicant is in a training program.
• Applicants may submit only one application for funding.

Proposals should be no more than 3 pages, written in 12-point Arial font with standard margins, and must include the following elements:

• A basic description of the proposed project indicating the research hypothesis and aims; a brief review of relevant previous research or research literature; the proposed research methodology; the potential impact of the study.
• If funds will be used for an existing project or needed equipment, describe how the funds will enrich your current program or project.
• Clearly stated budget and justification with the exact dollar amount you are applying for and exactly how the funds will be spent (including indirect of 8.5%). 
• Information on other support received for this project, if any.
• Contact information for the person responsible for receiving awarded funds

Proposals will be reviewed with the following considerations:

• The extent to which the purpose of the request pertains to the field of autism research;
• The extent to which new funds will produce new scientific knowledge, or be used for an innovative pilot project that will facilitate future funding.
• The extent to which the grantee can complete their project within the timeframe outlined. 

Proposals and letters of support should be submitted as a PDF file or Microsoft Word document to joachimh@stanford.edu with the subject line, Last Name of Applicant/AWG. Successful electronic submission will be confirmed by email notification.