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Early Immune System Development and Ontogeny

Funds research into how the immune system forms in the womb, infancy and early childhood, including under HIV or antiretroviral exposure.

A newborn's immune system is still being built when it arrives, and what happens before birth can shape it for years afterward — a process that matters even more, and is understood even less, when a pregnancy involves HIV or antiretroviral therapy.

This notice funds work to further elucidate the mechanisms of early immune development in utero, during the early post-natal period, and during early …

Mechanisms of early immune system development in utero, the early post-natal period and early childhood in neonates, infants, children and adolescents, with or without in-utero exposure to HIV or antiretroviral therapeutics — covering immune cells at the maternal-fetal interface, T and B cell development and maturation in offspring, and local and systemic immune responses. Clinical trials are optional.

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.5 Nov 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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