The National Human Genome Research Institute is offering grants for Centers of Excellence in Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (CEERs). This program aims to support trans-disciplinary research teams addressing ethical, legal, and social issues in genetics and genomics. Centers will conduct research, disseminate findings, and engage in activities to influence research and health policies. The grant also focuses on developing the next generation of ELSI researchers. Closing date for applications is on July 15, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 275925
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-HG-15-021 |
| 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: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.172 — Human Genome Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 16, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 15, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $550,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| 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); Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Regional Organizations; 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 basic social sciences.In addition to conducting trans-disciplinary research, Centers will disseminate their research findings and engage in other activities that facilitate the utilization of their findings and deliberations in the development of research, health and public policies and practices regarding the use of genomic information and technologies.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-15-021.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
There are no related documents on this grant.
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-C | FORMS-C | PKG00216215 | Jun 15, 2015 | Jul 15, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
275925 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
275925 PHS398_ResearchPlan_2_0-2.0.pdf
275925 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_2_0-2.0.pdf
275925 RR_Budget_1_3-1.3.pdf
275925 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
275925 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
275925 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
275925 PlannedReport-1.0.pdf
275925 PHS398_CumulativeInclusionReport-1.0.pdf
275925 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf
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