Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 11 249
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- The National Institutes of Health in the environment health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) of Genomic Research Small Research Grant Program (R03)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.113 Environmental Health 93.172 Human Genome Research 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 10, 2014 and posted on Jul 18, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 10, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions 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 Foreign (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) of Genomic Research Small Research Grant Program (R03) (Funding Opportunity Number PA 11-249) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant opportunity designed to support compact, clearly defined studies that examine the real-world ethical, legal, and social questions created or intensified by human genome research. The program is specifically framed around small, self-contained research projects, meaning it is aimed at narrowly scoped work with a focused research question rather than large multi-year, multi-site efforts. The emphasis is on producing useful, credible analysis or evidence that can inform research practices, policy choices, governance, or public understanding around genomics.
A major priority within this FOA is work that tackles new or emerging issues in genomics through targeted analytical approaches. The announcement highlights focused legal, economic, philosophical, or historical analyses as being of particular interest. In practice, this can include projects that examine how genomic technologies affect privacy and data sharing expectations, how laws and regulations may or may not protect individuals from genetic discrimination, how consent and participant autonomy should be handled when genomic data can be reused and reinterpreted over time, or how benefits and burdens of genomic research are distributed across different communities. It also aligns well with research that digs into the history and evolution of governance in genetics, ethical frameworks used to justify particular policies, or economic incentives and market structures that shape genomic innovation and access.
The grant uses the NIH R03 mechanism, which is typically intended for smaller projects that can be completed with limited resources and within a short period of time. The listed award ceiling is $50,000, and the opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the financial barrier for applicants who might not have institutional funds to contribute. The funding activity category is listed under Environment/Health, and the opportunity is associated with multiple CFDA numbers, including 93.113 (Environmental Health), 93.172 (Human Genome Research), and 93.866 (Aging Research), signaling that the supported ELSI topics can intersect with a wide range of biomedical domains, including research areas where genomics is increasingly important, such as aging and population health.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations that might be positioned to conduct ELSI scholarship or applied policy research. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities), small businesses and other for-profit organizations (with small businesses called out explicitly), and multiple levels of government such as state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts. The FOA also explicitly includes a range of mission-driven and community-rooted institutions and organizations in its additional eligibility information, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and faith-based or community-based organizations. Importantly, the opportunity allows non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations), regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and foreign components of U.S. organizations, which opens the door to comparative or international perspectives on genomics governance and ethics when relevant to the project aims.
From an administrative standpoint, the FOA was posted on July 18, 2011, and it appears in archived form with an archive date of August 10, 2014. The source data lists an original closing date of September 7, 2014, and also includes entries indicating a current closing date of July 10, 2014, along with a creation date of July 10, 2014, which suggests the record may reflect updates or system revisions around that period. For applicants or researchers looking to learn more, the announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide page (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-249.html). For access or technical issues related to the posting, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV, including support for difficulties accessing the announcement electronically or problems linking to the funding announcement.
Overall, this program is best understood as NIH support for tightly focused ELSI projects that can yield concrete insight into how genomics affects people, institutions, and society, especially where the questions are emerging quickly and where careful legal, ethical, economic, philosophical, or historical work can clarify what is at stake and what responsible paths forward might look like.
FAQs: Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) of Genomic Research Small Research Grant Program (R03) - PA-11-249
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) discretionary grant opportunity titled "The Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) of Genomic Research Small Research Grant Program (R03)" under Funding Opportunity Number PA 11-249. It supports small, clearly defined studies focused on real-world ethical, legal, and social questions created or intensified by human genome research.
What is the purpose of the ELSI R03 program?
The purpose is to fund compact, self-contained research projects that produce useful, credible analysis or evidence to inform research practices, policy decisions, governance approaches, or public understanding related to genomics.
What type of projects does this program prioritize?
The program prioritizes narrowly scoped projects with a focused research question (rather than large multi-year, multi-site efforts). A major priority is work addressing new or emerging issues in genomics using targeted analytical approaches.
What kinds of analyses are specifically highlighted as being of interest?
The announcement highlights focused legal, economic, philosophical, or historical analyses as being of particular interest.
What are examples of topics that could fit this opportunity?
Examples described include studies on:
- How genomic technologies affect privacy and expectations around data sharing
- Whether laws and regulations protect individuals from genetic discrimination
- How consent and participant autonomy should be handled when genomic data can be reused and reinterpreted over time
- How benefits and burdens of genomic research are distributed across different communities
- The history and evolution of governance in genetics
- Ethical frameworks used to justify particular policies
- Economic incentives and market structures shaping genomic innovation and access
What grant mechanism is used?
The opportunity uses the NIH R03 mechanism, which is generally intended for smaller projects that can be completed with limited resources and within a short period of time.
What is the maximum award amount?
The listed award ceiling is $50,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed under Environment/Health.
Which CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with multiple CFDA numbers, including 93.113 (Environmental Health), 93.172 (Human Genome Research), and 93.866 (Aging Research).
Does this opportunity support ELSI projects connected to areas like aging or population health?
Yes. The inclusion of CFDA numbers such as Aging Research (93.866), along with Environmental Health and Human Genome Research, signals that supported ELSI topics can intersect with a wide range of biomedical domains where genomics is increasingly important, including aging and population health.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes:
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities)
- Small businesses and other for-profit organizations (small businesses are explicitly noted)
- Government entities, including state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts
Are community-rooted and mission-driven institutions included in eligibility?
Yes. The FOA explicitly includes a range of institutions and organizations in its additional eligibility information, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
Are non-U.S. entities eligible to apply?
Yes. The opportunity allows non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations), regional organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and foreign components of U.S. organizations.
Does the opportunity allow international or comparative perspectives?
It can. Since foreign organizations and foreign components of U.S. organizations are eligible, the opportunity can support comparative or international perspectives on genomics governance and ethics when relevant to the project aims.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The FOA was posted on July 18, 2011.
Is this funding opportunity archived?
Yes. It appears in archived form with an archive date of August 10, 2014.
What closing date information is provided in the record?
The source data lists an original closing date of September 7, 2014. It also includes entries indicating a current closing date of July 10, 2014, along with a creation date of July 10, 2014. This suggests the record may reflect updates or system revisions around that period.
Where can applicants find the official NIH Grants Guide posting?
The announcement points to the NIH Grants Guide page at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-249.html
Who is listed as a contact for access or technical issues?
For access or technical issues related to the posting (such as difficulty accessing the announcement electronically or problems linking to the funding announcement), the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What is the overall goal or expected value of projects funded under this FOA?
Overall, the program is intended to support tightly focused ELSI projects that yield concrete insight into how genomics affects people, institutions, and society, particularly for fast-emerging questions where careful legal, ethical, economic, philosophical, or historical work can clarify what is at stake and inform responsible paths forward.
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