Loss of Funding Survey

We understand the concerns and uncertainty surrounding the recent developments and potential budget reductions that could impact the autism community. Please know that the ASF is closely monitoring the situation and working alongside our strategic partners.

If you received any official notice—whether by email or in writing—of federal funding reductions, service cuts, or loss of support due to these budget changes, we ask that you please shase share that information with us in this survey.

We will ensure it is passed directly to our Congressional champions. They have emphasized that while there is a lot of uncertainty and speculation, they need specific, detailed information to advocate effectively for the autism community.

Please let us know if you would prefer we share your information anonymously, or if you are comfortable with us including your name/contact information.

2.What type of funding did you lose?

training grant

research grant

program funding

Other (please specify)

3.How many years of funding were lost?

4.What is the amount of funding that will no longer be distributed? (optional)

5.What was the reason or reason given?

DEI

overall cut

tied to indirects

Other (please specify)

6.What are the immediate consequences of the cuts? (we will ask about longer term concerns later)

The loss of my job (including a fellowship)

The loss of jobs in our lab or program (including fellowships)

The discontinuation of research studies

A reduction in clinical services

Other not listed above

None of the above

7.What are the potential longer term consequences that you anticipate from this loss of funding?

The loss of my job (including fellowships)

The loss of positions within my lab, program or department

Limitation of the scope (including DEI) in autism science

Reduction in the scientific workforce

Impacts on health, scientific discoveries or medicine

Inability to continue my line of science

Career change

Other (please specify)

None of the above

8.Is there anything else we should know or you want to tell us (this will be absolutely anonymized).

9.What are your research and career plans for the foreseeable future?

10.What is your name?

11.What is your email address?