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Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health (Department of Health and Human Services) is accepting applications until November 18, 2026.

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Key facts

Opportunity number
PAR-25-369
Status
Posted, open
Posted
January 13, 2025
Closes
November 18, 2026
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding instrument
Grant
Category
Education, Environment, Health, Income Security and Social Services
Assistance listing
93.113 Environmental Health; 93.121 Oral Diseases and Disorders Research; 93.172 Human Genome Research; 93.173 Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders; 93.242 Mental Health Research Grants; 93.279 Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs; 93.310 Trans-NIH Research Support; 93.313 NIH Office of Research on Women's Health; 93.399 Cancer Control; 93.853 Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders; 93.855 Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research; 93.865 Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research; 93.867 Vision Research; 93.989 International Research and Research Training; None None
Contact
National Institutes of Health · [email protected] · 301-402-2541

Who can apply

  • Nonprofits having 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)
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • County governments
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Independent school districts
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • State governments
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Small businesses
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments

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.

What the agency says

The purpose of this NOFO is to invite Exploratory/Developmental 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. 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. Of particular interest are studies that explore the implications of new or emerging genomic technologies or novel uses of genomic information.

The notice on Grants.gov Full announcement

Other open grants from the Department of Health and Human Services

All grants open to Nonprofits (501(c)(3)) · All grants open to Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status · All grants open to Tribal governments · Everything closing in November 2026

Read from the Grants.gov API, last updated 2026-10-23. The agency's notice on Grants.gov is the official record; check it before you apply.