Young Researcher Award
The Jérôme Lejeune Young Researcher Award funds innovative research by early-career scientists on Down syndrome or other genetic intellectual disabilities, emphasizing scientific merit and ethical standards.
Funder: Jerome Lejeune Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: €10,000 per award; awarded annually to early-career researchers
Summary: Supports and recognizes young scientists conducting research on Down syndrome or other genetic intellectual disabilities.
Key Information: Applicants must be affiliated with a French doctoral school and adhere to strict ethical guidelines.
Description
The Jérôme Lejeune Young Researcher Award is an annual program designed to encourage and recognize the work of early-career scientists focused on Down syndrome or other intellectual disabilities of genetic origin. The award aims to support young researchers as they develop their scientific careers and to highlight outstanding research in these fields. Recipients are selected based on scientific merit and the relevance of their research, with a particular emphasis on innovative approaches and potential impact.
