Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
Department of Health and Human Services — National Institutes of Health
- Program summary
- 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.
- Eligibility as stated by the source
- 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
- Contact
- National Institutes of Health · grantsinfo@nih.gov · 301-402-2541
- Notes
- Opportunity number PAR-25-370.
Before you can apply
Federal applications require an active SAM.gov entity registration (Unique Entity ID) and a Grants.gov account with an Authorized Organization Representative role. SAM.gov registration commonly takes 2 to 4 weeks, so start it well before the deadline.
- SAM.gov entity registration (UEI) — typically Commonly 2 to 4 weeks · No feeFederal grant and contract applicants must hold an active registration in the System for Award Management, which issues the Unique Entity ID used on every federal application.Start this registration
- Grants.gov account and role assignment — typically Commonly a few days after SAM.gov registration is active · No feeApplications submitted through Grants.gov require an individual account plus an Authorized Organization Representative role approved by your organization's e-Business Point of Contact.Start this registration
- Employer Identification Number (EIN) — typically Same day when applied for online · No feeAn EIN identifies the applying business or organization on nearly every funding application.Start this registration
- IRS tax-exempt determination letter — typically Varies; already issued for established nonprofits · Application fee applies to new filingsNonprofit-restricted programs generally require a copy of the IRS determination letter recognizing tax-exempt status.Start this registration
Source and verification
- Primary source: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-370.html
- Source reference ID: 358179
- Some categories on this record were inferred from the program text rather than stated explicitly by the source.
Change history
- Sep 30, 2026 — Discovered: open