Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
Updated
Grant from the National Institutes of Health, open to small businesses. Closes Nov 16, 2026, 27 days left.
| Opportunity number | PAR-25-370 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Field | Education, Environment, Health, Income security and social services |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required |
| Assistance listing | 93.113, 93.121, 93.172, 93.173, 93.242, 93.279, 93.310, 93.313, 93.399, 93.855, 93.865, 93.989 |
| Posted | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Closes | Nov 16, 2026 (27 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar |
Who can apply
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see the eligibility notes)
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.
Description
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.
Full announcement and how to apply on Grants.gov
Education grants right now
There are 109 open federal grants in education that small businesses may apply for; 7 close within 30 days. The median award ceiling is $424,500; this grant offers up to $50,000. The agencies offering the most are National Institutes of Health and DOC NOAA - ERA Production. Grants in this field stay open a median of 1064 days; this one is open for 672 days.
Who has won this program before
- Duke University $200.6 million · from Sep 21, 2016
- University Of North Carolina AT Chapel Hill $49.7 million · from Jul 1, 2007
- The General Hospital Corporation $49.2 million · from Jul 1, 2012
- Baylor College Of Medicine $47.8 million · from Sep 28, 2011
- Jackson Laboratory $47.2 million · from Sep 16, 2011
The largest grants and cooperative agreements under assistance listing 93.113, 93.121, 93.172, 93.173, 93.242, 93.279, 93.310, 93.313, 93.399, 93.855, 93.865, 93.989 with payments since Oct 1, 2025, from USAspending.gov. Amounts are each award's total.
Other open grants in the same program
Under assistance listing 93.113, 93.121, 93.172, 93.173, 93.242, 93.279, 93.310, 93.313, 93.399, 93.855, 93.865, 93.989, the federal program this grant is paid from.
More open grants from the National Institutes of Health
340 open grants from this agency accept small businesses, with $356.4 million in total program funding listed.