Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
AGENCY
HHS-NIH11
PROGRAM
Discretionary
AMOUNT
Up to $50K
CLOSES
Nov 16, 2026
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
Private institutions of higher education; County governments; State governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; City or township governments; Independent school districts; Special district governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Contact
Additional details
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Cost sharing required
- No
- Archived
- Dec 16, 2026
Opportunity number: PAR-25-370
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