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INCLUDE Project: Clinical Trials Phased Awards for Down syndrome Research (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)

Opportunity number RFA-OD-27-005 · Assistance listing 93.310, 93.350, 93.837 and 10 more

Deadline
Jun 15, 2028 · 595 days left
Posted
May 13, 2026
Award size
Not listed
Total program funding
$3M
Expected awards
4
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding type
Grant
Category
Health

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About this opportunity

The NIH INvestigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndromE (INCLUDE) Project seeks to improve health and quality-of-life for individuals with Down syndrome. The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages Exploratory/Developmental Phased Innovation (R61/R33) grant applications to support development of clinical trials to treat critical and co-occurring health conditions in individuals with Down syndrome. The proposed research aims should be milestone-driven. The total project period for an application submitted in response to this NOFO may not exceed five years. This NOFO provides support for up to two years (R61 phase) for preliminary/developmental/planning studies, followed by possible transition to clinical trial support (R33) of up to three years, although the total duration of the award may not exceed five years. This NOFO requires measurable R61 milestones.

Who can apply

  • City or township governments
  • Independent school districts
  • County governments
  • Private universities
  • Special district governments
  • Public and state universities
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
  • State governments
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
  • Small businesses
  • For-profit organizations
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Other (see eligibility)

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.

Agency contact

The INCLUDE Project

DownSyndromeINCLUDE@mail.nih.gov
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