Opportunities

Every campus should aspire to be inclusive of the students it enrolls, and the College Autism Network’s new Autism-Inclusive Campus project recognizes and celebrates campuses that make neuroinclusion a campus-wide priority. Through this initiative, the College Autism Network’s consulting team helps colleges and universities identify, assess,… Read More

A new Tennessee-based partnership is launching what organizers believe is the first structured workforce pathway for neurodivergent adults to become Virtual Driving Readiness Instructors, using advanced driving simulation to help learners build confidence and skills before transitioning to on-road instruction. The initiative brings together assistive technology developers, university researchers,… Read More

On May 19, three Frist Center for Autism and Innovation (FCAI) staff members will speak at Neurotech Frontiers Summit 2026: Where Innovation Meets Neurodiversity, a one-day event bringing together innovators, researchers, founders, clinicians, and advocates working at the intersection of emerging technology and neurodiversity. This convening builds on our October… Read More

The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation is excited to share that The Neurodiversity Alliance has opened applications for their paid internship program for the 2026-2027 academic year. Applications opened on February 15, 2026, and we encourage students and alumni in the neurodiversity community to apply. The… Read More

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