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

About this funding opportunity

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.

Topic areas: Education and Training, Energy and Environment, Life Sciences and Health, Social Innovation and Community Development, Social Sciences and Humanities, Public Policy and Governance.

Funding amount

This grant provides Up to $50K in funding, up to $50K per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Nov 16, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Public Authorities
• Large Company
• SME
• NGOs
• University
• Other

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.

Agency

Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional) is administered by National Institutes of Health (NIH), listed via Grants.gov.