INCLUDE Project: Exploratory/Developmental Research Awards for Down syndrome (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health, through HHS, is seeking grant applications for the INCLUDE Project’s Exploratory/Developmental Research Awards for Down syndrome to support new research that addresses critical needs for individuals with Down syndrome. The work is intended to advance novel scientific ideas, model systems, tools, agents, targets, or technologies, including exploratory studies that test feasibility or apply existing methods in new ways. Awards are limited to a two-year project period, clinical trials are not allowed, and applicants must comply with NIH data sharing requirements, including a Data Management and Sharing Plan. The opportunity closes on 2028-06-15, and questions may be directed to DownSyndromeINCLUDE@mail.nih.gov.
Eligible Applicants
Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.