The INCLUDE Project by the National Institutes of Health is offering grants for exploratory and developmental research focused on improving health and quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome. This grant supports innovative projects that explore new areas of research or use existing methods in novel ways, aiming for breakthroughs in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research related to Down syndrome.
Who it's for: This grant is for researchers and organizations interested in conducting exploratory and developmental research related to Down syndrome. Eligible applicants include a wide range of entities such as federally recognized tribal governments, state and local governments, school districts, for-profit organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, and both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposing a clinical trial
- Exceeding the $200,000 funding limit
- Not aligning with INCLUDE Project objectives
- Incomplete application
- Lack of innovative or exploratory research focus
What You May Need
- Detailed research proposal
- Budget justification
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., nonprofit status)
- Institutional support letter
- Research team biosketches
- Project timeline
- Previous research experience documentation
- Data management plan
- Letters of collaboration (if applicable)
Cautions
- Clinical trials are not allowed