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Objectiu de la convocatòria
The Fondation Jérôme Lejeune supports research that improves understanding of Down syndrome and contributes to the development of new therapies and treatments. The 2026 Autumn call is dedicated exclusively to fundamental, translational and clinical research projects related to Trisomy 21.
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Característiques principals
The call supports two funding schemes:
Pilot or Exploratory Grants: For early stage research projects built on preliminary data or small projects that complement larger primary projects.
Advanced Grants: For larger breakthrough projects with substantial preliminary data.
Research proposals should cover at least one of the following areas:
Innovative fundamental research addressing the aetiology, pathogenesis and progression of the studied disease(s) condition and will generate new relevant knowledge of the disease(s).
Translational research answering a question of major interest that can have a positive impact on the health of patients.
Clinical research including early phase clinical studies, ancillary studies based on initiated or completed clinical trials, and studies involving patients in the pathophysiological analysis of their disease. These studies should generate novel strategies for diagnosis, therapy and/or rehabilitation.
Epidemiological studies including case-control, cohort, cross-sectional and intervention studies.
Neuropsychology studies and development or application of new techniques.
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Lloc de presentació
HMRIB and PSMAR staff who need further information should contact the Research Grants and Contracts Office:
C/ Doctor Aiguader, 88, 08003 Barcelona | Tel. 933 160 400
Carol Barnwell: [email protected], Ext. 1670
Marta López: [email protected], Ext. 1576
Júlia Vidal: [email protected], Ext. 1736
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Convocatòria (URL)
https://www.research.fondationlejeune.org/call-for-projets/
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Informació addicional
Applications must be submitted through the online application system.
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Requisits
Applicants must be principal investigators holding a permanent position at an academic institution, such as a university, hospital or research centre. The principal investigator cannot be on a postdoctoral contract when applying.
Applicants must hold a PhD, MD, PsyD or equivalent degree at the time of application.
Applicants should demonstrate the scientific or medical expertise required to conduct the project, or that appropriate collaborations are in place.
Applicants must demonstrate an excellent track record and submit an outstanding proposal.
Applicants must not have an ongoing grant from the Fondation Jérôme Lejeune. Applicants with a grant in its final stage may apply if the final report has been submitted and the latest project review was favourable.
Only one application per applicant and one submission per research team are allowed per call.
Conference proposals are not eligible for funding.
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Dotació
€50,000 Pilot or Exploratory Grants
€80,000 Advanced Grants
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Durada
12 to 24 months
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