Skip to main content

Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Assistance Listings: 93.242 -- Mental Health Research Grants

93.172 -- Human Genome Research

93.867 -- Vision Research

93.279 -- Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs

93.307 -- Minority Health and Health Disparities Research

93.173 -- Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders

93.855 -- Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research

93.310 -- Trans-NIH Research Support

93.313 -- NIH Office of Research on Women's Health

93.853 -- Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders

93.113 -- Environmental Health

93.399 -- Cancer Control

93.865 -- Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research

Last Updated: April 2, 2025

Description

The purpose of this NOFO is to invite Research Project (R01) 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. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) requires a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) as part of the application. Applications without a PEDP will not be reviewed.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

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

Business

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

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Education

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

Nonprofit

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

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

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-371.html

Closing: November 18, 2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$--

Program Funding

--

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$--

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

PAR-25-371

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

--

Category of Funding Activity:

Environment

Health

Education

Income security and social services

Category Explanation:

--

History

Version:

4

Posted date:

January 13, 2025

Archive date:

December 18, 2026

HHS.gov

An official website of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Looking for U.S. government information and services? Visit USA.gov