Research on the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of Genomics
Forecasted Federal grant Posted
- Opportunity number
- PAR-28-028
- Agency
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National Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
- Applications expected due
- Award size
- Not on record
Opportunity facts
- Expected posting
- Assistance listings
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- 93.172 Human Genome Research
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Health
- Eligible applicants
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- Small Businesses
- For Profit Organizations
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Public or Indian Housing Auth.
- County Governments
- Other
- City/Township Governments
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- State Governments
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Special District Governments
- Independent School Districts
- Points of contact
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institutes of Health National Human Genome Research Institute is forecasting a Notice of Funding Opportunity to solicit applications for research on the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics; no hard application deadline has been announced as this is a forecast only.
Eligible applicants include small businesses, for-profit organizations, higher education institutions (public and private), nonprofits (501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), tribal governments (federally recognized and non-federally recognized), state and local governments, housing authorities, faith-based and community-based organizations, regional organizations, eligible federal agencies, U.S. territories and possessions, and foreign institutions.
The NHGRI and partner Institutes, Centers, and Offices aim to support research identifying, examining, and addressing how genomics impacts individuals, institutions, and society. The program encourages applications from a wide array of academic disciplines to foster replicable approaches yielding comprehensive and robust findings. Research should anticipate and address ethical, legal, and social implications created by new knowledge, data, and technical advances in genomics as it becomes increasingly integrated into biomedical research, medical practice, and broader societal contexts.
This opportunity falls under Assistance Listing 93.172 (Human Genome Research). The portfolio of 4,695 awards since 1986 is dominated by Project Grants (87 percent), with smaller shares of Cooperative Agreements (9 percent) and Block Grants (4 percent). Recent ELSI research grants have been issued as R01, R21, and R03 awards with due dates in November 2026. From submission to award typically requires nine months for individual, project, and institutional grants. Award amounts are set at the NOFO level. Financial records must be retained for three years from submission of the final expenditure report.
Forecast synopsis
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications related to the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of genomics. Genomics has the potential to improve human health and well-being. Driven by advances in technology and analysis, genomics is being integrated into large swaths of biomedical research and medical practice and is impacting society more broadly than ever.
The wide reach of genomics highlights the need to anticipate and address the ethical, legal, and social implications created by new knowledge, data, and technical advances. The NHGRI and partner Institutes, Centers, and Offices support research to identify, examine, and address the impact of genomics on individuals, institutions, and society.
This forecast is not a solicitation for applications. This forecast is being provided to allow potential applicants time to develop collaborations and responsive projects.
Applications from a wide array of academic disciplines are encouraged to foster replicable approaches that yield comprehensive and robust findings.
Eligibility
Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).
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