The INCLUDE Project invites researchers studying Down syndrome and co-occurring conditions to submit applications in response to any of the Active Funding Opportunities listed below. If none of the available opportunities align with your research objectives, we encourage you to consider submitting under a Parent Announcement and using “Down syndrome” in the title and/or abstract of your application to be considered for INCLUDE Project funding.
If you have any questions regarding INCLUDE Project funding opportunities, application processes, or grant requirements, please contact us at DownSyndromeINCLUDE@mail.nih.gov.
Active Funding Opportunities
| Notice | INCLUDE Project: Exploratory/Developmental Research Awards for Down syndrome (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
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| Notice Number | RFA-OD-27-003 |
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| Release Date | May 12, 2026 |
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| Application Due Date | October 15, 2026; June 15, 2027; June 15, 2028 |
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| Expiration Date | June 16, 2028 |
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| Notice | INCLUDE Project: Transformative Research Awards for Down syndrome (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
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| Notice Number | RFA-OD-27-004 |
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| Release Date | May 12, 2026 |
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| Application Due Date | October 15, 2026; June 15, 2027; June 15, 2028 |
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| Expiration Date | June 16, 2028 |
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| Notice | INCLUDE Project: Clinical Trials Phased Awards for Down syndrome Research (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required) |
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| Notice Number | RFA-OD-27-005 |
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| Release Date | May 13, 2026 |
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| Application Due Date | October 15, 2026; June 15, 2027; June 15, 2028 |
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| Expiration Date | June 16, 2028 |
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| Notice | NIH Collaborative International Research Project (Parent PF5 Clinical Trial Optional) |
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| Notice Number | PA-26-002 |
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| Release Date | January 20, 2026 |
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| Application Due Date | May 25, 2026; September 25, 2026; January 25, 2027; May 25, 2027; September 25, 2027; January 25, 2028; May 25, 2028; September 25, 2028; January 25, 2029 ( standard due dates) |
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| Expiration Date | May 08, 2029 |
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| Notice | Resource-Related Research Projects for Development of Models and Related Materials for Studying Human Health and Diseases (R24 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) |
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| Notice Number | RFA-OD-25-010 |
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| Release Date | December 5, 2025 |
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| Application Due Date(s) | January 27, 2026; May 27, 2026; September 28, 2026; January 26, 2027; May 26, 2027; September 28, 2027; January 26, 2028; May 26, 2028; September 28, 2028 |
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| Expiration Date | September 29, 2028 |
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Forecasted Funding Opportunities
NIH forecasted opportunities, found on Grants.gov , highlight upcoming funding opportunities. Estimated dates associated with a forecasted funding opportunity are subject to change. Please consider using Grants.gov Subscriptions for notifications of new opportunities.
Below are forecasted funding opportunities for the INCLUDE Project:
- There are no forecasted funding opportunities for the INCLUDE Project at this time.
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