# Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-25-370-ethical-legal-and-social-implications-elsi-small-research/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358179

> National Institutes of Health is offering grants of up to $50,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications close on November 16, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAR-25-370 |
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 16, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.113, 93.121, 93.172, 93.173, 93.242, 93.279, 93.310, 93.313, 93.399, 93.855, 93.865, 93.989 |

## 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/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.

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)?

National Institutes of Health accepts 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) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)?

Closes November 16, 2026 (16 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $50,000 each.