This grant from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is designed to support research into the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of advances in human genetics or genomics. It aims to involve a diverse range of skills and perspectives, especially from organizations that have received less than $30 million in NIH funding annually over the past three years. The program encourages collaboration across different fields and includes community representatives in research teams. It also focuses on building research capacity and developing the workforce in this area.
Who it's for: This grant is for domestic organizations in the U.S. and its territories that have received less than $30 million per year in NIH funding over the past three years. Eligible applicants include various types of organizations such as nonprofits, for-profit organizations, state and local governments, tribal organizations, and educational institutions.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Organizations receiving $30 million or more in NIH funding annually over the past three years
- Organizations located outside the U.S. and its territories
- Lack of involvement from relevant communities in the research team
- Failure to include transdisciplinary approaches
What You May Need
- UM1 application form
- Strategic management plan
- Evaluation plan
- Sustainability plan
- Needs assessment for research capacity building
- Documentation of community involvement
- Budget proposal
- Proof of eligibility (funding history)
Cautions
- Ensure active and meaningful involvement of relevant communities
- Develop comprehensive strategic, evaluation, and sustainability plans
- Projects must involve multiple fields of knowledge
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
This grant is for domestic organizations in the U.S. and its territories that have received less than $30 million per year in NIH funding over the past three years. Eligible applicants include various types of organizations such as nonprofits, for-profit organizations, state and local governments, tribal organizations, and educational institutions.
Overview
This grant is for domestic organizations in the U.S. and its territories that have received less than $30 million per year in NIH funding over the past three years. Eligible applicants include various types of organizations such as nonprofits, for-profit organizations, state and local governments, tribal organizations, and educational institutions.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Organizations receiving $30 million or more in NIH funding annually over the past three years
- Organizations located outside the U.S. and its territories
- Lack of involvement from relevant communities in the research team
- Failure to include transdisciplinary approaches
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support transdisciplinary research projects that address complex and understudied ELSI topics, build research capacity, and provide workforce development opportunities. This includes forming research teams with community representatives and implementing strategic plans for project management and sustainability.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 10, 2024
- Deadline
- Aug 2, 2026(50 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 7, 2026
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify your organization's NIH funding history for eligibility
- Form a transdisciplinary research team
- Engage relevant community representatives
- Conduct a needs assessment for research capacity building
- Develop a strategic management plan
- Create an evaluation plan
- Draft a sustainability plan
- Prepare a detailed budget proposal
- Complete and submit the UM1 application form by the deadline