Autism Science Foundation Offers IMFAR Travel Grants To Families & Caregivers

The Autism Science Foundation, a not for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding autism research, recently announced that is offering a limited number of grants to parents of children with autism, individuals with autism, siblings, special education teachers, students and other stakeholders to support attendance at the International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR), to be held in Baltimore, Maryland from May 12 to 14, 2016.

Awards of up to $1000 can be used to support reimbursement for registration fees, travel, accommodations, meals and other directly related expenses, including childcare or special accommodations to enable individuals with autism
to participate.

IMFAR is an annual scientific meeting convened each spring to promote, exchange and disseminate the latest scientific findings in autism research and to stimulate research progress in understanding the nature, causes, and treatments for autism spectrum disorders. IMFAR is the annual meeting of the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR). Awardees will be expected to provide a written summary of their observations and experiences to share with the general public.

To apply, send a letter to grants@autismsciencefoundation.org describing why you want to attend IMFAR and explaining how you would share what you learn there with the broader autism community. Letters should be sent as Microsoft Word attachments of no more than 2 pages, 12-point type, “Arial” font, with standard margins. In the subject line please write: IMFAR Travel Grant. Grants are awarded only to US residents over 18 years of age. Letters must be received by midnight eastern time on February 29, 2016. Recipients will be announced in late March. Additional application information is available at www.autismsciencefoundation.org/what-wefund/apply-for-IMFAR-travel-grant

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