At a glance
Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) is a federal competitive grant from National Institutes of Health for the science & technology sector. Eligible applicants: Small businesses; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); State governments; Public housing authorities/Indian hous. The application deadline is November 18, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- See listing
- Deadline
- Nov 18, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
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.
Who can apply
Small businesses; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); State governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Independent school districts; City or township governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Private institutions of higher education. 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.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number PAR-25-371. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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