INCLUDE (INvestigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndromE) Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 352577Type: Posted
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Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352577

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OD-24-007.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the INCLUDE (INvestigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndromE) Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00), aimed at attracting exceptional graduate students to conduct research focused on Down syndrome. This funding opportunity supports up to 20 awards with a total commitment of $1.5 million for fiscal year 2025, providing six years of support divided between dissertation research (F99 phase) and mentored postdoctoral training (K00 phase). The initiative is crucial for advancing research that enhances the health and quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and alignment with program goals. Interested applicants must ensure their applications align with one of the three research components and are encouraged to contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries, with applications due by July 1, 2026.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has issued a funding opportunity for the INCLUDE (INvestigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndromE) Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00). This initiative seeks to attract exceptional graduate students from various research fields to focus on Down syndrome research. The funding will support up to 20 awards with a commitment of $1.5 million in FY2025, providing a total of six years of support, split between dissertation research (F99 phase) and mentored postdoctoral training (K00 phase). Eligible applicants include domestic higher education institutions and organizations, but not foreign entities. The applications must be aligned with one of three research components aimed at improving the health and quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome. The transition from the F99 to K00 phase is contingent on the completion of the doctoral degree and securing a relevant postdoctoral position. The announcement emphasizes the importance of a robust application, highlighting mentorship and alignment with program goals. This opportunity not only fosters the academic growth of young scientists but also aims to advance research that can significantly impact public health regarding Down syndrome.
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