OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPAR-25-370

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

National Institutes of HealthCloses Nov 16, 2026(34 days left)Up to $50,000

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH research grant for studies of the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetics and genomics, capped at $50,000 in direct costs. It suits small research projects, often by single investigators, including normative or conceptual analyses, preliminary data collection, or secondary analysis of existing data. Businesses with no genetics, genomics, or health research angle should not bother applying.

Best for
Small businesses and for-profits doing genetics or genomics research, Universities and other higher-education institutions, Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, State, local, county, and tribal governments
Not for
Businesses outside genetics, genomics, or health research, Organizations looking for operating costs or capital rather than research funding
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
77
Strong Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (social)
65
Good Match
Finance & BankingMatches your industry (economic)
63
Good Match
Retail & E-CommerceMatches your industry (economic)
62
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
53
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Colleges and universities, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
Up to $50,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is November 16, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The largest award is $50,000 in direct costs.
Who can apply for this grant?
Small businesses, for-profit organizations, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), public and private institutions of higher education, state, county, city, township, and special district governments, independent school districts, public and Indian housing authorities, and federally recognized and other Native American tribal governments and organizations may all apply. Others listed in the notice include faith-based and community-based organizations, foreign organizations, HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, AANAPISISs, TCCUs, regional organizations, eligible federal agencies, and U.S. territories or possessions.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses are eligible, but the notice does not specify whether sole proprietors or single-member LLCs qualify as small businesses for this program.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education, are both listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

NIH small research grants (R03) for studies of the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetics and genomics. Open to small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, universities, state/local/tribal governments, and others; single investigators encouraged. Ceiling $50,000 direct costs.

About this grant

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to invite Small Research Grant (R21) 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. This mechanism can also be used for the collection of preliminary data and the secondary analysis of existing data.

Who can apply

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Science
  • Health
  • Research

Program contact

National Institutes of Healthgrantsinfo@nih.gov301-402-2541

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