Ventura Endowed Fellowship for Autism Research

The Ventura Endowed Fellowship for Autism Research is a program designed to build capacity at UW and Seattle Children’s for clinical and clinical-related research activities. Graduate Student Trainees, Postdoctoral Fellows, as well as medical, educational, and psychological (or similar) early career workforce members (within 3 years of degree terminal degree) seeking to develop or increase their skills in autism diagnosis can apply for funds to support their training and education in the field of autism.

The focus of the fund is to promote skill building and ultimately increase research and clinical capacity for the diagnosis and treatment of autism. Examples may include, but are not limited to, presenting at the International Meeting for Autism Research’s annual meeting, training in autism diagnosis or treatment models.

We offer two opportunities in 2025:

1. Conference Fellowship: International Society for Autism Research Annual Meeting, Seattle Washington. Due Feb 20, 2025 for support for the International Society for Autism Research Annual Meeting registration (up to $550.00). (Please note: Early Registration is due March 1). Download, complete and send the application with subject line “Ventura Endowed Fellowship Application: INSAR Conference Fellowship.”
2. Education and Training Fellowship to support workshops, conferences and other events that facilitate education or training in clinical and treatment areas. Due March 01, 2025 (up to $2000.00). Funds must be spent by Dec 31, 2025. Awards will be administered by UW Psychiatry. Each individual may only be awarded Education and Training support from the Ventura Fellowship twice. Download, complete and send the application with subject line “Ventura Endowed Fellowship Application: Education Fellowship.”

Awards will be administered by UW Psychiatry.
Email completed applications to: Sara Jane Webb