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

Agency: National Institutes of Health

93.865 -- Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research
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93.399 -- Cancer Control
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93.855 -- Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research
93.113 -- Environmental Health
93.989 -- International Research and Research Training

Open opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 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

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

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-370.html

Closing: November 16, 2026

Application process

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Award

$--

Program Funding

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$50,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

PAR-25-370

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Income security and social services

Environment

Health

Education

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

January 13, 2025

Archive date:

December 16, 2026