Research on the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of Genomics

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is forecasting a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications related to the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of genomics. The goal of this research is to identify, examine, and address the impact of genomics on individuals, institutions, and society. Applications from a wide array of academic disciplines are encouraged to foster replicable approaches that yield comprehensive and robust findings. Some key points to consider include: • The NHGRI and partner Institutes, Centers, and Offices support research to anticipate and address the ethical, legal, and social implications created by new knowledge, data, and technical advances in genomics. • The wide reach of genomics highlights the need to address its impact on society more broadly than ever. • A wide array of academic disciplines are encouraged to apply, including those that can foster replicable approaches and yield comprehensive and robust findings. • The estimated synopsis posting date is November 2, 2026, and the estimated application response date is February 16, 2027.