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.
Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · Opportunity number PAR-25-370
Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | PAR-25-370 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Institutes of Health Department of Health and Human Services |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 93.313, 93.173, 93.121, 93.279, 93.310, 93.113, 93.399, 93.172, 93.989, 93.242, 93.855, 93.865 |
| Posted | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Deadline | Nov 16, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Income security and social services |
| Last updated here | Oct 15, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Public and state colleges and universities
- Small businesses
- State governments
- County governments
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- Independent school districts
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- Private colleges and universities
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
Who should take a closer look
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
Not listed as eligible
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
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.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
Past awards for this program
Totals for assistance listing 93.313, 93.173, 93.121, 93.279, 93.310, 93.113, 93.399, 93.172, 93.989, 93.242, 93.855, 93.865 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Mar 26, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.
| Year | Listing | Awards | Total | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 93.855 | 1 | $1,062,954,652 | $1,062,954,652 |
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