Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Research grant for studying ethical, legal, and social impacts of human genetics & genomics with focus on diverse perspectives and stakeholder involvement.
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Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: November 18, 2026 (Renewal / Resubmission / Revision)
Funding Amounts: Budgets are not limited; project periods up to 5 years; no cost sharing required
Summary: Supports research on the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetics and genomics.
Key Information: A Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) is required; applications without one will not be reviewed.
Description
This NIH Research Project Grant (R01) supports studies identifying, examining, and addressing the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of human genetics and genomics for individuals, families, communities, institutions, and society. Participating NIH Institutes and Centers support work within their respective missions. Clinical trials are optional.
Projects may use single or mixed methods, including empirical qualitative and quantitative research and conceptual, legal, or normative analyses. Applied research addressing real-world ELSI issues or facilitating uptake of ELSI findings is also responsive. Topics include genomic medicine, data governance and sharing, emerging technologies, and the interpretation and societal use of genomic information. Multidisciplinary teams and direct community or stakeholder engagement are encouraged, but engagement is not required.
