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

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to invite Small Research Grant (R03) 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. • The grant can be used for the collection of preliminary data and the secondary analysis of existing data. • The grant supports research on the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetics and genomics. • Applications are accepted from various types of organizations, including institutions of higher education, non-profits, and small businesses. • The grant has an award ceiling of $50,000.