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NICHD INCLUDE Project — Down Syndrome Research

INCLUDE Project — Clinical Trials Phased Awards

Funds phased clinical research programs for Down syndrome interventions through developmental and expansion awards.

The INCLUDE Project Clinical Trials Phased Awards (R61/R33) support rigorous clinical trial development addressing interventions for co-occurring conditions in people with Down syndrome across the lifespan. INCLUDE — Investigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndromE — is an NIH-wide initiative led by NICHD with co-participation from multiple NIH Institutes an

Phased clinical trials (R61 planning, R33 implementation) addressing interventions for co-occurring conditions in people with Down syndrome across the lifespan.

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