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

National Institutes of Health · HHS

CFDA Numbers

93.113, 93.121, 93.172, 93.173, 93.242, 93.279, 93.310, 93.313, 93.399, 93.855, 93.865, 93.989

Award Ceiling

$50K

Award Floor

—

Expected Awards

—

Close Date

Nov 16, 2026

Section I

How to Apply

Apply Online ↗

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Program Contact

NIH Grants Information <br/>grantsinfo@nih.gov
grantsinfo@nih.gov

Section II

Eligibility

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.

Eligible Applicant Types

00, 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12, 13, 20, 22, 23, 25

Section III

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.

Section IV

Key Dates

Posted: Jan 13, 2025
Closes: Nov 16, 2026
Archive: Dec 16, 2026