Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
This grant invites small research projects studying the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetics and genomics, encouraging various research methods and stakeholder involvement.
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Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: November 16, 2026 (Resubmissions / application closing date)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 in direct costs per year for up to 2 years
Summary: Supports small, self-contained studies of the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetics and genomics.
Key Information: Only new and resubmission applications are allowed; preliminary data are not required.
Description
This NIH R03 program supports small, self-contained research projects examining the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of human genetic and genomic research. NHGRI and participating NIH institutes, centers, and offices seek work addressing implications for individuals, families, communities, institutions, and society. Projects must fit a participating institute’s or center’s mission.
Particular interests include normative and conceptual studies, such as legal, economic, philosophical, anthropological, and historical analyses of emerging issues. The program also supports preliminary data collection, secondary analysis, and applied research addressing real-world ELSI issues or facilitating uptake of ELSI findings. Single-method and mixed-method studies are welcome. Community and stakeholder engagement is encouraged but not required, and applications may include or omit clinical trials.
