Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
- Posted
- October 30, 2023
- Closed
- January 12, 2025
- Award ceiling
- $275,000
- Cost sharing
- No
- Instrument
- Grant
- Assistance listing
- 93.279, 93.853, 93.113, 93.172, 93.242, 93.989, 93.865, 93.173, 93.313, 93.399, 93.855, 93.867, 93.121
- Archives
- February 11, 2025
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 93.279 (one of 13 on this opportunity) across FY2025–FY2027, from public federal spending records.
- FY2025 obligated
- $1.5B
- FY2026 obligated
- $1.5B
- FY2027 (to date) obligated
- $0
- Awards in window
- 4,922
Top recipients: Yale Univ, The Johns Hopkins University, University of California, San Diego, University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, Regents of the University of Michigan
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed October 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →
Synopsis
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.
Who can apply
- 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)
- State governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- County governments
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- City or township 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.
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