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Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research

Funds a full research project on the ethics, law and social effects of human genetics — and refuses to review an application with no diverse-perspectives plan.

The largest of the National Human Genome Research Institute's three ethics notices, and the one with a hard procedural gate on it.

The subject is the ethical, legal and social implications of human genetics and genomics. Methods can be single or mixed, and the notice names empirical qualitative and quantitative work alongside conceptual, legal and normative analysis. Direct involvement of key sta

Full research projects on the ethical, legal and social implications of human genetics and genomics, using single or mixed methods including empirical qualitative and quantitative work and conceptual, legal and normative analysis, with stakeholder involvement encouraged. A Plan for Enhancing Diverse Perspectives is required for the application to be reviewed at all.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.18 Nov 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PAR-25-371Source: www.grants.gov