Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · Grant
Overview
Supports exploratory research on ethical, legal and social questions arising from human genetics and genomics. Projects may use empirical, conceptual or legal methods, particularly to examine emerging technologies or new uses of genomic information.
Funding amount
Up to USD 275000 in direct costs over 2 or 3 years; maximum USD 200000 per year
Eligibility
Wits may apply as a non-US higher education institution. Proposals must fit this call and the mission of a participating institute; institutional registrations and funder requirements apply.
Other deadlines
Next new-application deadline: 20 October 2026. Next renewal/resubmission/revision deadline, where permitted: 18 November 2026. Submit by 17:00 local time of the applicant organisation. Call expiration: 19 November 2026. This is separate from the application deadline.
Contact
National Institutes of Health · [email protected]
Keywords
Health sciences