Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
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If you study how genomics shapes law, society, and ethics, NIH will fund your research across 13 institutes with flexible methods and required stakeholder engagement.
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What this is
This R01 mechanism supports research examining the ethical, legal, and social dimensions of genomics and genetic research. Proposals may employ mixed methods—including qualitative/quantitative empirical work, legal analysis, or normative philosophical inquiry—and should involve relevant stakeholders where appropriate. A Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) is mandatory. This is ideal for researchers, bioethicists, policy scholars, and interdisciplinary teams interested in genomics governance and societal impact, not for technology development.
Who can apply
Very broad: nonprofits (501c3 and non-501c3), for-profits (including small businesses), higher education (public and private), tribal governments, state/local governments, and housing authorities are all eligible. Geographic restriction: U.S.-based organizations. No solo individual applicants unless affiliated with an eligible institution.
Eligible applicant types
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Special district governments
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- County governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- State governments
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Full description — from the agency
The purpose of this NOFO is to invite Research Project (R01) 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. Approaches may include but are not limited to empirical qualitative and quantitative methods, as well as conceptual, legal, and normative analyses. Direct involvement of key stakeholders where appropriate is encouraged. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) requires a Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives (PEDP) as part of the application. Applications without a PEDP will not be reviewed.
Topics: genomics ethics research · ELSI human genetics · bioethics policy · social implications genomics · genetic research governance · health law implications
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