Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant

The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking applications for Small Research Grants (R21) to study the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of human genetics and genomics, with an award ceiling of $50,000.

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Open (posted)
PAR-25-370
Nov 16, 2026 12:00 PM
Jan 13, 2025 12:00 PM
$50,000.00
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Federal
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Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for Small Research Grants (R21) focused on the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of human genetics and genomics. The grants are intended for small research projects, potentially involving single investigators, and can utilize single or mixed methods. Projects involving direct stakeholder involvement are encouraged. Of particular interest are studies that offer normative or conceptual analyses, including detailed legal, economic, philosophical, anthropological, or historical examinations of emerging issues. This funding mechanism also supports the collection of preliminary data and the secondary analysis of existing data. The Department of Health and Human Services is offering this grant opportunity to a wide range of eligible applicants, including various serving institutions, federal agencies, faith-based or community-based organizations, tribal governments, and foreign entities. The award ceiling for these grants is $50,000.

Classification Codes
NAICS541720Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
PSCAJ71SOCIAL SCIENCES - BASIC RESEARCH
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Jan 13, 2025-Post Date
Nov 16, 2026-Close Date
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