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ELSI Small Research Grant Program (R03)

National Institutes of Health

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-05

About This Grant

-Purpose. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, encourages Small Research Grant (R03) applications from institutions/organizations that propose to study the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of human genome research. This announcement is specifically designed to: 1) encourage the development of small, focused research projects by legal, historical, ethics, humanities, social sciences and behavioral scholars; 2) support exploratory studies that may provide preliminary findings or pilot data for larger research proposals; 3) support the secondary analysis of existing data; 4) support the development of new methodologies; and 5) stimulate and facilitate the entry of promising new investigators into ELSI Research. -Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) award mechanism and runs in parallel with an FOA of identical scientific scope, PA-08-012, that encourages applications under the Regular Research grant R01 mechanism. -Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.

Grant Summary

ELSI Small Research Grant Program (R03) is a National Institutes of Health grant providing funding that varies by award for municipality. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

education

Eligibility

municipality

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $0K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for ELSI Small Research Grant Program (R03) from National Institutes of Health, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Institutes of Health before the deadline.
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ELSI Small Research Grant Program (R03): Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the ELSI Small Research Grant Program (R03)?

ELSI Small Research Grant Program (R03) is offered by National Institutes of Health and is generally open to municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the ELSI Small Research Grant Program (R03) provide?

ELSI Small Research Grant Program (R03) provides an amount that varies by award per award from National Institutes of Health. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the ELSI Small Research Grant Program (R03) deadline?

ELSI Small Research Grant Program (R03) accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, National Institutes of Health, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the ELSI Small Research Grant Program (R03)?

To apply for ELSI Small Research Grant Program (R03), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Institutes of Health.

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