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Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

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National Institutes of Health

Deadline: Nov 18, 2026federal

Updated: Oct 30, 2025

Summary

The purpose of this grant is to support Exploratory/Developmental Research (R21) applications focused on the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of human genetics and genomics, particularly in relation to new genomic technologies. Eligible applicants include various government entities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and other specified groups such as tribal organizations and historically black colleges. Application details are not provided in the description, but interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information for further inquiries.

Full Description

Description

The purpose of this NOFO is to invite Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21) applications that propose to study the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of human genetics and genomics. Applications may propose studies using either single or mixed methods. Approaches may include but are not limited to empirical qualitative and quantitative methods, as well as conceptual, legal, and normative analyses. Direct involvement of key stakeholders where appropriate is encouraged. Of particular interest are studies that explore the implications of new or emerging genomic technologies or novel uses of genomic information. 

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments

Business

  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Small businesses

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations

Education

  • Independent school districts
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Public and state institutions of higher education

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

Grantor contact information

Description

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

Email

See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.

grantsinfo@nih.gov

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