The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is offering this grant to support Centers of Excellence in Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) Research. This grant is for establishing sustainable, trans-disciplinary research teams equipped to anticipate, investigate, and address cutting-edge ethical, legal, and social issues arising from genetics and genomics. The CEER Program aims to foster new research opportunities that bridge diverse fields including genomic sciences, clinical research, health policy, ethics, law, and social sciences. Grant recipients will disseminate their findings, facilitate the integration of research into relevant policies and practices, and contribute to cultivating the next generation of ELSI researchers. The purpose is to build robust, flexible centers addressing critical societal challenges in genomic science.
Opportunity ID: 295032
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-HG-17-006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Centers of Excellence in Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (CEER) (RM1) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.172 — Human Genome Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 06, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $650,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is soliciting grant applications for the support of Centers of Excellence in Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (CEERs). The CEER Program is designed to support the establishment of sustainable trans-disciplinary research teams with the expertise and flexibility to anticipate, conduct research on, and quickly address a range of cutting edge ethical, legal, and social issues related to genetics and genomics. The Program is intended to create new research opportunities that cross disciplinary boundaries among investigators in diverse fields, such as the genomic sciences, clinical research, clinical and health policy, ethics, law, the humanities, economics, political science, anthropology and other social sciences. In addition to conducting trans-disciplinary research, Centers will disseminate their research findings as well as facilitate the use of their findings to develop relevant research, health and public policies and practices. Finally, Centers will contribute to developing the next generation of ELSI researchers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HG-17-006.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-D | Use for due dates on or after May 25, 2016 | PKG00233431 | Sep 30, 2017 | Oct 31, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
295032 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
295032 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_3_0-3.0.pdf
295032 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
295032 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
295032 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
295032 RR_Budget_1_3-1.3.pdf
295032 PHS398_ResearchPlan_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
295032 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf
295032 PHS_Inclusion_Enrollment_Report-1.0.pdf
295032 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm-1.0.pdf
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