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Screening and Functional Validation of Genomic Variants Associated with Human Congenital Anomalies

Funds functional testing of genetic variants linked to congenital anomalies, to separate the ones that matter from the ones that merely appear.

Sequencing has found enormous numbers of genetic variants associated with congenital anomalies, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and inborn errors of metabolism. Association is not causation, and almost none of these variants has been tested.

The notice names the gap plainly: between identifying a sequence variation of potential interest and recognising which variations actually have

Screening, functional validation and characterisation of genetic variants associated with human congenital anomalies, intellectual and developmental disabilities and inborn errors of metabolism, drawn from public genomic databases and individual efforts, using in-silico tools, animal models, in vitro systems or combined approaches, to distinguish variants with functional effects from those merely associated. Clinical trials are not allowed.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.7 Jan 2028
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
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.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PAR-25-185Source: www.grants.gov