Postdoctoral fellowships
Supports postdoctoral research advancing scientific understanding and therapies for Down syndrome and related disorders, including Alzheimer's, autism, and epilepsy.
Funder: Jerome Lejeune Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (full application, projected)
Funding Amounts: €130,000 total per fellowship over 2 years; primarily for salary, with some flexibility for research-related costs.
Summary: Supports early-career scientists conducting fundamental, translational, or clinical research on Down syndrome and co-occurring disorders.
Key Information: Strict bioethics restrictions apply; only one application per host lab per cycle.
Description
The Jerome Lejeune Foundation's postdoctoral fellowships are designed to advance the careers of promising young scientists engaged in research on Down syndrome and related co-occurring disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, autism, leukemia, epilepsy, hypotonia, and immune disorders. The fellowship supports projects that deepen understanding of these conditions within the context of Down syndrome, spanning basic, translational, and clinical research. The program aims to foster scientific knowledge and therapeutic innovation for individuals with Down syndrome, with a strong emphasis on both academic excellence and ethical compliance.
