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NICHD INCLUDE Project — Down Syndrome Research

INCLUDE Project — Transformative Research Awards

Funds transformative Down syndrome research through investigator-led grants focused on evidence-based development.

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The INCLUDE Project Transformative Research Awards (R01) support investigator-initiated research that advances understanding of Down syndrome and its co-occurring conditions across the human lifespan, from birth to adulthood. INCLUDE stands for Investigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndromE. This is an NIH-wide initiative led by NICHD, with multiple NIH In…

What this grant funds

Transformative investigator-initiated research on Down syndrome and its co-occurring conditions across the lifespan, under the NIH INCLUDE Project (NOFO RFA-OD-27-004, open through June 2028).

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CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.16 Jun 2028
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.nichd.nih.gov