Opportunities

We’re thrilled to announce that applications are open for the 2026 Workplace Readiness and Preparation (WRaP) Program! This transformative three-week summer program is designed for students aged 15-20 on the autism spectrum who are ready to take the next step in their professional journey. About the Program: For seven years,… Read More

The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation is excited to share an outstanding opportunity for neurodivergent undergraduate students interested in engineering and technology careers. General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS), in partnership with BroadFutures, is now accepting applications for their Summer 2026 Neurodiversity Internship Program. This paid, 10-week internship is specifically… Read More

The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation is excited to announce its whole-hearted support for the Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy, a free, virtual leadership program designed to empower autistic college students to make their campuses more accessible and inclusive for disabled people. ACI Leadership Academy is a transformative… Read More

The Frist Center is excited to announce applications are now open for our Autism Summer Internship Program. The program is open to undergraduate students who identify as neurodiverse (either through formal or self-diagnosis). Through this internship, successful applicants will undergo a STEM project with a faculty mentor, under the… Read More

The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation is pleased to announce that applications are open for the fourth year of our summer program Aspie Bootcamp: Python — our free, virtual, summer coding camp. This bootcamp is a great way to become eligible for future… Read More

Our friends at the Stanford Neurodiversity Project are excited to offer two great programs for Summer 2026. You can reach out to the team with questions at snp-reach@stanford.edu. They give acceptances out on a rolling basis and encourage early applications. SNP-REACH Dates: Cohort #1: July 6 –… Read More

Our friends at the Stanford Neurodiversity Project are recruiting dedicated undergraduate and graduate students who are passionate about neurodiversity, community service, advocacy, and have great organizational skills, to serve as camp leaders for both SNP-REACH and our pilot program, SNP-BRIDGE! 2026 Program Dates SNP-BRIDGE: June 15 –… Read More

We at FCAI are proud to announce the launch of the Neurotech Frontiers Incubation Program, a groundbreaking initiative developed in partnership with JANUS Innovation Hub. This six-month hybrid program will support early-stage startups building technology solutions that enhance the lives of autistic and neurodivergent individuals, their families, and… Read More

What is the study? On behalf of the Postsecondary Education: Autistic Collegians’ Experience of Success (PEACES) study team, we encourage our partners to spread the word about this research study that honors the holistic lived experiences of autistic college students. One goal of this study is to create… Read More

 xNEXT for Autism is now accepting applications for NEXT Connects, a free virtual mentorship program designed to help autistic college students and recent graduates make confident strides toward their next professional step. Participants are matched with a trained professional in their field of interest… Read More