On March 24, 2021, SFARI held an informational session to answer questions about the 2021 Human Cognitive and Behavioral Science request for applications.
Join the SFARI science team and leaders in the autism research community for an informal evening of food, drink, conversation and mingling on 5 November 2018 in San Diego.
On 22 March 2017, Stephan Sanders presented an update on the current state of genetics research in autism, highlighting some of the key findings that remain to be discovered, and discussing how these findings could ultimately benefit individuals with autism and their families.
SFARI hosted a virtual Social in conjunction with the SfN Global Connectome: A Virtual Event on January 11, 2021.
Join the SFARI science team and leaders in the autism research community for an informal evening of food, drink, conversation and mingling on October 21, 2019, in Chicago.
SFARI hosted a virtual social focused on the Bridge to Independence (BTI) Award, in conjunction with the SfN Global Connectome: A Virtual Event on January 13, 2021.
The Simons Foundation welcomes all ASHG 2023 attendees to join us for a lunch meeting. SFARI staff will give a short presentation and then be available to answer questions about the research they support and opportunities for funding. They will also highlight the human cohorts — SPARK and Simons Searchlight — as well as associated resources they have created for the scientific community.
On July 23, 2025, SFARI held an informational session about the 2025 Data Analysis request for applications (RFA).
The Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) is hosting an event focused on bringing together basic science and clinical researchers for speed networking. The event is intended for doctoral-level scientists (e.g., PIs and senior postdocs) attending the 2025 annual INSAR meeting. We hope this event will foster better understanding of different disciplines and potentially create new opportunities for collaboration. SFARI staff will also be available to answer any questions you may have about the research and resources supported by SFARI.
The Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) is hosting a social lunch at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2025 Annual Meeting focused on research, funding opportunities and resources for human cohorts, including SPARK and Simons Searchlight.