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

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The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) plans to issue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications focusing on the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of genomics. This initiative recognizes the growing influence of genomics in biomedical research and medical practice, driven by advancements in technology and data analysis, and its broader societal impacts. The goal is to support research that anticipates and addresses challenges created by new genomic knowledge, data, and technical innovations, examining their effects on individuals, institutions, and society as a whole. This funding opportunity encourages applications from diverse academic disciplines to promote replicable and comprehensive approaches yielding robust findings. Although this announcement serves as a forecast rather than an active solicitation, it aims to provide potential applicants with sufficient time to develop collaborations and craft responsive research proposals. The NHGRI, along with partner Institutes, Centers, and Offices within the National Institutes of Health, backs this effort to explore and mitigate the ethical, legal, and social dimensions arising from genomics research and integration into healthcare.

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NHGRI seeks applications on ethical, legal, social implications of genomics advancements and impacts.

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Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health

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541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and HumanitiesView NAICS

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health
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Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health
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Division of Genomics and Society
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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. 

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