Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Maximum funding amount: $50,000
Project duration: Up to 2 years
To study the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetics and genomics.
Encourages applications that propose normative or conceptual analyses.
Investigators from various academic disciplines.
Communities and stakeholders involved in genomic research.
Eligible organization types include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, small businesses, local governments, state governments, and tribal governments.
Non-domestic entities (foreign organizations) are also eligible.
Open to U.S. and non-U.S. entities.
Projects must focus on ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics.
Applications may propose studies using single or mixed methods.
Budgets are limited to $50,000 in direct costs per year.
No cost-sharing is required.
Applications are due by 5:00 PM local time of the applicant organization.
The maximum project period is 2 years.
Applicants may submit more than one application, provided each is scientifically distinct.
Applications must follow the instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.
Applications will be evaluated based on significance, innovation, rigor, and feasibility.
Applications undergo scientific peer review and are evaluated for scientific and technical merit.
Applications deemed to have the highest scientific and technical merit will be prioritized.
Direct engagement with communities and stakeholders is encouraged but not required.
Applicants must ensure compliance with NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy.
Applications that address real-world ELSI issues in genomics are encouraged.
Diverse disciplinary representation may enhance application competitiveness.
Clear articulation of ELSI issues and proposed methodologies.
Failure to comply with application instructions may lead to rejection.
Engage with stakeholders early in the research process.
Highlight interdisciplinary approaches and community involvement.