Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 358179Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $50K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358179

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-370.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity for the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03), aimed at supporting research on the implications of human genetics and genomics. This grant encourages applications that explore ELSI issues through various methodologies, including conceptual analyses and empirical studies, with an emphasis on community engagement and stakeholder involvement. The initiative seeks to enhance understanding of the societal impacts of genomic research, promote equitable healthcare access, and address disparities in genomic applications. Eligible applicants can receive up to $50,000 annually for a maximum of two years, with the application deadline set for November 16, 2026. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the additional information link at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-370.html.

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    PAR-25-370.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces a funding opportunity for Small Research Grants (R03) focusing on the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) of human genetic and genomic research. This initiative encourages applications that address ELSI issues, particularly from diverse academic disciplines. Projects may range from conceptual analyses to empirical studies and should involve community engagement where possible. Funded studies are aimed at advancing the NHGRI's mission to enhance genomic research's societal understanding. The grant supports projects with budgets up to $50,000 annually for a maximum of two years. Categories eligible for funding include higher education institutions, nonprofits, and tribal governments. Importantly, the R03 mechanism is designed for smaller projects, while related larger funding opportunities (R21/R01 grants) are available for exploratory or extensive studies. The overall goal is to enhance resources and strategies that address emerging ELSI aspects in genomics, promote equitable healthcare access, and tackle disparities in genomic research and its applications.
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