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Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

US · US National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant open #PAR-25-371
Response due Nov 18, 2026 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is soliciting R01 research grant applications focused on Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) research. This is a broad funding opportunity announcement (PAR-25-371) that supports investigator-initiated studies examining the ethical, legal, and social dimensions of biomedical and genomic research. Clinical trials are optional under this announcement. The opportunity is open for an extended period running from January 2025 through November 2026.

What they want

Applicants are invited to submit R01 grant applications addressing Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) of biomedical, genomic, or related life sciences research. Research may include, but is not limited to, studies examining privacy, fairness, equity, policy, legal frameworks, and societal impacts arising from advances in biomedical science. Clinical trials are permitted but not required. Funding is administered through NIH under the HHS umbrella.
Technical requirements
  • R01 grant application format required
  • Clinical trial inclusion is optional — applicants must indicate clinical trial status at time of submission
  • Must comply with NIH human subjects and clinical trial policies if applicable

How they evaluate

  • NIH peer review (Scientific Review Group) scoring criteria: Significance, Investigator(s), Innovation, Approach, Environment
Submission: Grants.gov federal grants portal submission (PAR-25-371)

Risks & flags

  • Extremely broad and long open window (nearly 2 years) — not necessarily a red flag for NIH program announcements, which routinely use rolling submission cycles
  • Minimal detail provided in the synopsis — full eligibility, review criteria, and funding limits require review of the full FOA on NIH Guide

Market context

inferred from NAICS
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
NAICS 541711
US market size
$2.0T
Typical award
$25K – $50M
Typical buyers
All federal civilianDoDStates
Commonly required
8(a)WOSBSDVOSBPE/PMP

Sector-level estimate — full code lookup not yet in catalog.

Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (EL…
Due Nov 18
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