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NIH Releases Three Opportunities to Study the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Human Genetics/Genomics (Due 11/17-11/19/26)

Posted: 12/7/2023 ()

The NIH released three opportunities for funding to study the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of human genetic or genomic research. Learn about each of these opportunities in the full story!

Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)NOFO NumberPAR-23-293 Key DatesOpen Date (Earliest Submission Date): January 19, 2024 Expiration Date: November 19, 2026 PurposeTo study the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of human genetic or genomic research. Applications may propose studies using either single or mixed methods. Approaches may include but are not limited to empirical qualitative and quantitative methods, and conceptual, legal, and normative analyses. Applied research designed to address ELSI issues in genetics and genomics will also be considered responsive. Direct engagement with communities and other interested groups  is encouraged, but not required.

Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

NOFO NumberPAR-23-294 Key DatesOpen Date (Earliest Submission Date): January 19, 2024 Expiration Date: November 19, 2026 PurposeTo study the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of human genetic or genomic research. Applications may propose studies using either single or mixed methods, that break new ground, extend previous discoveries in new directions, or develop preliminary data in preparation for larger studies. Approaches may include but are not limited to empirical qualitative and quantitative methods, and conceptual, legal, and normative analyses. Applied research designed to address ELSI issues in genetics and genomics will also be considered responsive. Direct engagement with communities and other stakeholders is encouraged, but not required.

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

NOFO NumberPAR-23-295 Key DatesOpen Date (Earliest Submission Date): January 19, 2024 Expiration Date: November 17, 2026 PurposeTo study the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of human genetic or genomic research. These applications should be for small, self-contained 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. Applications may propose studies using either single or mixed methods. Applied research designed to address ELSI issues in genetics and genomics will also be considered responsive. Direct engagement with communities and other stakeholders is encouraged, but not required.