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

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Key Information

Due Date: November 16, 2026


Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)


Source: Federal


Funding Category:

Health & Human Services

Funding Amount: Not Specified


Funding Type: Grant, Government


Match Required: No


Contact Info: grantsinfo@nih.gov
See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.

Overview

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is inviting applications for the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R21). This grant opportunity is aimed at research projects that investigate the ethical, legal, and social implications related to human genetics and genomics.

Applicants are encouraged to use either single-method or multi-method research approaches. It is highly recommended for the key stakeholders to be effectively involved in the proposed studies, where applicable. The grant is best suited for small-scale research projects or those led by individual investigators.

The NOFO has a specific interest in projects that propose normative or conceptual analyses, especially those focusing on legal, economic, philosophical, anthropological, or historical analysis of emerging or new issues. This funding opportunity can also be used for collection of preliminary data or secondary analysis of existing data, in case it aligns with the grant's key objectives.

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Key Dates

Open Date: October 30, 2023


Application Due Date: November 16, 2026


Estimated Award Date: Not Specified

Additional Details

Eligible Activities

  • Research and Development

Eligible Applicants

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City, village or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Small businesses

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