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

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Optional). The purpose of this grant is to study the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetics and genomics. Applications may propose studies using either single or mixed methods, and direct involvement of key stakeholders is encouraged. The grant is open to various types of organizations, including public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and non-profits. • The grant will support exploratory/developmental research projects that propose to study the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetics and genomics. • The grant will support projects that use either single or mixed methods, including empirical qualitative and quantitative methods, as well as conceptual, legal, and normative analyses. • The grant will support projects that involve direct involvement of key stakeholders, where appropriate. • The grant will support projects that explore the implications of new or emerging genomic technologies or novel uses of genomic information.