This page lists active Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) that are most often used for research, training and career development, and conferences addressing ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of advances in genetics and genomics. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact an ELSI Program Officer (PO) prior to initiating plans for application submission. POs are available to discuss research ideas via email or a virtual meeting. Please share your specific aims or a brief overview of your project. The earlier you reach out, the more effectively we can assist you in developing a competitive application.
ELSI Congress (U13)
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is soliciting applications to organize the next series of Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Congress meetings in 2026, 2028, and 2030. The proposed conference will: 1) provide the multidisciplinary ELSI research community with a dedicated conference to come together and share research findings; 2) encourage collaboration across the ELSI research community with particular attention to trainees and early career scholars; and 3) provide a highly accessible format to ensure participation from a broad range of groups interested in ELSI research.
More information for potential applicants including a pre-application webinar can be found here.
- RFA-HG-24-028 Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) Congress (U13, Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Due Date for New Applications: November 19, 2024
Expiration Date: November 20, 2024
New Program to Advance ELSI Research (UM1)
The NHGRI ELSI Research Program seeks to broaden the types of knowledge, skills, expertise, experience, and perspectives brought to bear in research addressing the ELSI of advances in human genetics or genomics. The Building Partnerships and Broadening Perspectives to Advance ELSI Research (BBAER) Program will support: 1) transdisciplinary ELSI research addressing timely, complex, and understudied topics associated with advances in human genetics and genomics, 2) the establishment of ELSI research teams that include partnerships with relevant communities affected by and with an interest in the proposed research, 3) research capacity building to develop, conduct, and sustain ELSI research, and 4) workforce development opportunities for early career scholars, research team members, and other BBAER project staff.
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is a limited competition whereby eligible applicants must be domestic organizations located in the United States and its territories that received less than $30 million per year in total NIH funding for the past three fiscal years. These organizations are underrepresented among those receiving NHGRI funding for ELSI research. More information for potential applicants including a pre-application webinar can be found here.
- RFA-HG-24-026 Limited Competition: Building Partnerships and Broadening Perspectives to Advance Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (BBAER) Program (UM1), Clinical Trial Optional (see the NOFO diagram)
Due Dates for New Applications (letters of intent requested 60 days prior to due date):
- November 15, 2024
- August 1, 2025
- July 31, 2026
Expiration Date: August 3, 2026
ELSI Research Grants (R01, R21, R03)
The below three Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) are the primary mechanisms used by NHGRI and other Institutes and Centers to support investigator-initiated research on the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of genomics. Please click here for the informational webinar recording, presentation slides, and frequently asked questions (FAQs).
- PAR-23-293 Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
- PAR-23-294 Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
- PAR-23-295 Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
Due Dates for New Applications:
- October 21, 2024
- February 20, 2025; June 17, 2025; October 20, 2025
- February 19, 2026; June 18, 2026; October 20, 2026
Expiration Date: November 19, 2026
ELSI Research Supplements
An administrative supplement is an increment in funding to support research that is within the original scope of an active NIH research grant (parent grant).
- PA-20-272 Administrative Supplements to Existing NIH Grants and Cooperative Agreements (Parent Admin Supp Clinical Trial Optional)
- PA-23-189 Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Admin Supp - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Dates: Administrative supplements may be submitted throughout the fiscal year, but should be requested at least 90 days prior to the anticipated need, and no later than May 15.
ELSI Training and Career Development (F99/K00, K99/R00, K01, R25, T32)
NHGRI supports several opportunities for research training and career development. For a full list of all training-related funding opportunities supported by NHGRI, please click here. These opportunities include grants awarded to institutions who provide placements for undergraduates on through postdocs (R25, T32); and grants awarded to individuals through U.S.-based institutions. ELSI research can be proposed across current NOFOs.
In general, when deciding whether to apply to a particular NOFO, potential applicants should be sure to read the entire NOFO. Keep in mind that similar programs may vary in specific requirements across NIH Institutes, Centers, or Offices. Never hesitate to contact the program officer listed in the NOFO about your research ideas and any questions you may have.
The ELSI program participates in a number of training and career development funding opportunities and those are listed below.
Training Opportunities for Individuals (F99/K00, K99/R00, K01)
- PAR-21-143 NHGRI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award for a Diverse Genomics Workforce (F99/K00)
- Due Dates: December 2, 2024
- New Expiration Date: December 3, 2024 (per issuance of NOT-HG-24-035)
- Career Development Opportunities (K99/R00, K01, K08, Administrative Supplements)
All of these NOFOs have the same new application due dates and expiration date.
- PA-24-193 NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Required) ·
- PA-24-182 NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
- PA-24-175 Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01 - Independent Clinical Trial Required)
- PA-24-176 Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Due Dates: February 12, June 12, October 12
Expiration Date: May 8, 2027
Training Opportunities for Institutions (T32, R25)
- PA-23-048 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant (Parent T32)
- Any new or competing application may include a request for (1) pre-doctoral, (2) post-doctoral, or (3) pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training positions, provided that there is appropriate coordination and collaboration amongst the trainee cohorts.
- Due Dates: January 25, May 25, September 25
- Expiration Date: May 8, 2026
- PAR-22-268 Initiative to Maximize Research Education in Genomics: Diversity Action Plan (R25 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
ELSI Conferences (R13)
The NHGRI ELSI Program accepts applications to support Conference Grants (R13) that are submitted to the general NIH-wide funding opportunity, PA-24-141. For specific instructions for preparing a conference grant application, see:
- PA-24-141 NIH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (Parent R13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Upcoming Due Dates for New Applications:
- August 12, 2024; December 12, 2024
- April 12, 2025; August 12, 2025; December 12, 2025
- April 12, 2026; August 12, 2026; December 12, 2026
Expiration Date: January 8, 2027
Additional Sources for Funding Opportunities
Please see below for a list of resources for additional funding opportunities:
