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Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)

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National Institutes of Health

Deadline: Nov 16, 2026federal

Updated: Oct 30, 2025

Summary

The purpose of this grant is to support Small Research Grant (R21) applications that investigate the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetics and genomics, encouraging studies that involve key stakeholders and focus on normative or conceptual analyses. Eligible applicants include government entities, educational institutions, small businesses, nonprofits, and various organizations, including those serving specific communities. To apply, interested parties should refer to the full opportunity announcement for detailed instructions and contact NIH Grants Information for inquiries.

Full Description

Description

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to invite Small 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. Direct involvement of key stakeholders where appropriate is encouraged. These applications should be for small research projects, such as those that involve single investigators. Of particular interest are projects that propose normative or conceptual analyses, including focused legal, economic, philosophical, anthropological, or historical analyses of new or emerging issues. This mechanism can also be used for the collection of preliminary data and the secondary analysis of existing data.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

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

Education

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

Business

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

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Nonprofit

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

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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