PAR-23-293: Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) (PAR-25-371). Status: Due dates in the notice, expires November 18, 2026. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2023.
National Institutes of Health offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on January 12, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 13, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeR01
- Clinical trialsOptional
- Funded byNHGRI, NCI
- Median yearly award$795,079
- Typical project length4.5 years
- R01, Research Project Grant. NIH's standard grant for a defined research project led by a named investigator, usually for up to five years. Other open R01 notices.
Projects funded under PAR-23-293 were run by National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI, 5 projects) and National Cancer Institute (NCI, 1 project). Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your project before you apply; the notice lists them.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read PAR-23-293 in the NIH Guide.
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAR-25-371 | January 13, 2025 | Due dates in the notice, expires November 18, 2026 | Open |
Key dates
| Posted | October 30, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 12, 2025 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | February 11, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 15 applicant types the notice lists
- 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/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the money in the 11 programs behind this notice (71% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of this NOFO is to invite Research Project (R01) 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. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) requires a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) as part of the application. Applications without a PEDP will not be reviewed.
Funded under PAR-23-293 so far
NIH funded 6 projects under PAR-23-293 in fiscal 2025 to 2026, at 6 institutions. The median yearly award was $795,079.
| Project | Institution | Fiscal year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developing Consensus on a Practical Framework for Variant Reclassification and Recontact | UT Southwestern Medical Center | 2026 | $540,250 |
| Disability, Disparities and Data Solidarity in Translational Genomic Research: The 3D-People Project | Columbia University Health Sciences | 2026 | $795,079 |
| Democratizing Genomic Data Science: Exploring the Impact of Cloud-Based Platforms on Data Access and Use | University of Washington | 2026 | $2.3 million |
| The Ethics of Engagement in Patient-Focused Drug Development for Rare Diseases | Stanford University | 2026 | $255,989 |
| SERVICE: Newborn genomic sequencing and federally-supported early intervention | Seattle Children's Hospital | 2025 | $3.3 million |
| Polygenic Embryo Screening: Towards Informed Decision-Making | Feinstein Institute for Medical Research | 2025 | $3.3 million |
Who has won Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research (93.855) awarded $22 billion across 13,282 grant awards, an average of $1.6 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Washington | 85 | $938 million |
| Duke University | North Carolina | 230 | $781 million |
| University of California, Los Angeles | California | 138 | $745 million |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Maryland | 321 | $668 million |
| Emory University | Georgia | 282 | $650 million |
Who has won Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders (93.853) awarded $9.1 billion across 8,641 grant awards, an average of $1.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The General Hospital Corporation | Massachusetts | 203 | $288 million |
| The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco | California | 248 | $277 million |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Maryland | 230 | $276 million |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | New York | 188 | $226 million |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Michigan | 179 | $221 million |
Who has won Mental Health Research Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Mental Health Research Grants (93.242) awarded $8.8 billion across 6,785 grant awards, an average of $1.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Univ | Connecticut | 185 | $371 million |
| University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Pennsylvania | 200 | $297 million |
| University of California, Los Angeles | California | 176 | $234 million |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | New York | 144 | $212 million |
| The Washington University | Missouri | 149 | $211 million |
Other programs behind this notice
- Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs
- Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research
- Vision Research
- Human Genome Research
- Environmental Health
- Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders
- Minority Health and Health Disparities Research
- Cancer Control
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, PAR-25-371, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PAR-23-293 still open?
No. It closed on January 12, 2025. A newer notice is open: PAR-25-371, due dates in the notice, expires November 18, 2026.
Who can apply for Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)?
National Institutes of Health accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)?
Closed January 12, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has been funded under PAR-23-293?
NIH RePORTER lists 6 projects funded under PAR-23-293 in fiscal 2025 to 2026, at 6 institutions. The most were at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Columbia University Health Sciences, University of Washington.
Who has won Environmental Health grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The program made 1,980 awards worth $2.1 billion in that time.
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