The Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) aims to enhance the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) by supporting high-quality, relevant innovative research. It emphasizes the importance of diversity in the scientific community as a crucial component for advancing autism science.
The Pivot Fellowship aims to foster cross-disciplinary research by supporting scientists who wish to apply their expertise and insights to a new discipline. It highlights the importance of diverse knowledge and approaches in advancing scientific understanding, drawing inspiration from historical figures like Marie Curie and Louis Pasteur, who made significant cross-disciplinary contributions. The fellowship provides a year of salary support, a professional development allowance for the fellow, and a research fund for the mentor. It focuses on enabling today’s brightest minds to explore new fields with the help of suitable mentorship and an encouraging environment, with additional opportunities for further research funding after the fellowship year.