AIR-P Scholars | Autism Research

Applications and Proposals for AIR-P Scholars

Proposal Guidelines:

View instructions, guidelines, and eligibility here.

For additional information, you can watch our Q&A session from March 8th or email us at AIRP@mednet.ucla.edu.

FAQs

Is my project advisor required to be affiliated with the AIR-P?

No, the project advisor does not need to be affiliated. Only the career mentor needs to be affiliated.

Is there a full list of AIR-P Network members for easy reference and identifying specific individuals?

Please reach out to AIRP@mednet.ucla.edu with your specific inquiry

Are there differences of criteria for the early career versus late career awardees?

While there are no differences in criteria, late career investigators are encouraged to answer the following questions in their application:

Why are you now focusing in autism and physical health?
How will this grant provide you with unique support as a late career investigator?
How is this pilot data like going to focus on like getting you experience in this realm?

What is the preferred style of approach (Broad audience approach vs. basic science)?

The AIR-P leans towards a broad audience approach (versus basic science). Projects engaging the Autistic community in their approach are highly encouraged to apply.

To what extent are we able to engage with some of the Node leaders during the application process?

You may reach out to them directly. Feel free to cc AIRP@mednet.ucla.edu in your email to ensure progress is made.

How much will the cohort collaborate with one another? Will there be opportunities for people within the cohort to work together and receive peer/group mentorship?

The AIR-P is primarily an individual-based project. You would work with your project advisor and receive feedback from career mentors. However, there are a few opportunities to interact with your cohort and the broader network. You will be presenting at least one time during the year to the broader network which includes the CRE, node leaders, affiliated? visiting? scholars, and scholar alumni.

Are applications more favored for listing a career mentor in the project outline phase?

Listing a career mentor is not required during the project outline phase.

My university and department are listed as a collaborating research entity (CRE), how can I identify a career mentor?

Please reach out to AIRP@mednet.ucla.edu with your institution/department information.

Can the applicant have co-PIs? Does the application need to state a lead PI?

Yes, applicant may list co-PIs. No, you do not need to designate one PI as the lead.

Can indirect/F&A costs be included in the requested budget?

F&A costs are prohibited. Base pay can be covered for non-investigator roles, but any overhead costs are not allowed.

If I am already applying for the award myself, can I still participate as a Project Advisor, Career Mentor, or Consultant on another person’s project?

No. If you are applying yourself for the award, you cannot participate in any other capacity towards another person’s project