National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services
Research on the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of Genomics
Key facts
- Deadline
- Opens Nov 2, 2026 · due about Feb 16, 2027 (estimate)
- Award size
- Not specified — see notice
- Cost share / match ?
- Not required · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- Small business, Larger business, Private college or university, Other (see eligibility), County government, City or town government, Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), State government, Nonprofit without 501(c)(3), Tribal organization, Public college or university, Tribal government, Special district (utility, fire, etc.), School district
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
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How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No cost share required
- Past Tennessee awards on file: 45
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
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About this grant
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications related to the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of genomics. Genomics has the potential to improve human health and well-being. Driven by advances in technology and analysis, genomics is being integrated into large swaths of biomedical research and medical practice and is impacting society more broadly than ever.
The wide reach of genomics highlights the need to anticipate and address the ethical, legal, and social implications created by new knowledge, data, and technical advances. The NHGRI and partner Institutes, Centers, and Offices support research to identify, examine, and address the impact of genomics on individuals, institutions, and society.
This forecast is not a solicitation for applications. This forecast is being provided to allow potential applicants time to develop collaborations and responsive projects.
Applications from a wide array of academic disciplines are encouraged to foster replicable approaches that yield comprehensive and robust findings.
Eligibility (from the notice)
Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).
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Who in Tennessee has won this program
23 awards to Tennessee recipients in 2 counties since 2016. Largest shown:
| Recipient | Where | Amount | FY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $16.8M | 2020 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $8.1M | 2016 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $8M | 2018 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $7M | 2020 |
| St Jude Children'S Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | $5.2M | 2018 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $4.6M | 2022 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $4.5M | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $4.4M | 2024 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $4.3M | 2016 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $4.3M | 2022 |
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, Davidson County | $4.2M | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $3.3M | 2017 |
Source: USAspending.gov. Past awards show who this program funds; they don't guarantee future awards.
Tennessee groups that got this money through a state agency or another grantee
This federal money also reaches local groups as subawards. 22 subawards on file. Largest shown:
| Recipient | Where | Through | Amount | FY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | $2.3M | 2023 |
| St Jude Children'S Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | Weill Medical College of Cornell University | $2.1M | 2026 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | University of Alabama At Birmingham | $1.5M | 2026 |
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, Davidson County | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | $1.1M | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | $669K | 2023 |
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, Davidson County | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | $545K | 2023 |
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, Davidson County | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | $536K | 2023 |
| St Jude Children'S Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | The Leland Stanford Junior University | $444K | 2024 |
| St Jude Children'S Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | The Leland Stanford Junior University | $424K | 2026 |
| St Jude Children'S Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | The Leland Stanford Junior University | $424K | 2025 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | $395K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | The Broad Institute, Inc | $379K | 2024 |
Source: USAspending.gov subaward reports (prime recipients report subawards of $30,000 or more).
About the program (93.172)
Human Genome Research — National Human Genome Research Institute
How applications are judged
Criteria for selecting proposals is described at the NOFO level.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: Examples of research supported by NHGRI in FY 2025 include characterization of genes, sequencing, databases, and projects on the following list: https://reporter.nih.gov/search/KP6XtPborUWv7kYNeFlJSA/projects?shared=trueFiscal Year2026: Current projects supported by NHGRI include basic genomic science; functional and clinical variation; genomic medicine; technology development; computational genomics and data science; training programs; conferences; databases; determining the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of biomedical and behavioral research; as well as projects on the following list:
https://reporter.nih.gov/search/PbojAWqEZ0aySDrGRZXHTg/projects?shared=true