ETHICAL, LEGAL, AND SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS (ELSI) OF HUMAN GENETICS AND GENOMIC
RESEARCH SMALL GRANT PROGRAM
Release Date: September 22, 2000
PA NUMBER: PA-00-132
National Human Genome Research Institute
National Institute on Aging
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
National Institute of Mental Health
THIS RFA USES THE "MODULAR GRANT" AND "JUST-IN-TIME" CONCEPTS. IT INCLUDES
DETAILED MODIFICATIONS TO STANDARD APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS THAT MUST BE USED
WHEN PREPARING APPLICATIONS IN RESPONSE TO THIS RFA/PA.
This Program Announcement is complementary to the ELSI Regular Research Grant
(R01) and ELSI Education Grant (R25) Program Announcements.
PURPOSE
This Small Grant (R03) Program Announcement (PA) is designed to solicit small
research projects that anticipate, analyze, and address the ethical, legal,
and social implications (ELSI) of the discovery of new genetic technologies
and the availability and use of genetic information resulting from human
genetics and genomic research. Of particular interest are studies that: 1)
examine the issues surrounding the completion of the human DNA sequence and
the study of human genetic variation, 2) examine the issues raised by the
integration of genetic technologies and information into health care and
public health activities, 3) examine the issues raised by the integration of
knowledge about genomics and gene-environment interactions into non-clinical
settings, 4) explore the ways in which new genetic knowledge may interact
with a variety of philosophical, theological, and ethical perspectives, and
5) explore how socioeconomic factors, gender, and concepts of race, ethnicity
and culture influence the use and interpretation of genetic information, the
utilization of genetic services, and the development of policy.
This Small Grant Program Announcement, which is limited to applications
requesting up to $50,000 in direct costs per year, makes use of a streamlined
application process and is designed to encourage the development of small,
focused research projects by legal, historical, ethics and social sciences
scholars whose analytical style of inquiry often has not been adequately
encouraged or supported by the more traditional NIH R01 application process.
It is also designed to support smaller exploratory studies that may provide
preliminary findings for larger research proposals in all research areas of
interest.
Applications requesting more than $50,000 in direct costs should be submitted
under the ELSI Regular Research Grant (R01) PA, which is available online at:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-00-133.html. Education grant
applications should be submitted under the ELSI Education Grant (R25) PA, which
is available online at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-00-134.html.
The ELSI Research Program also will accept conference grant (R13)
applications. These applications are limited to $50,000 and to conferences
that are highly focused and result in a specific product, such as the
publication of conference proceedings or policy recommendations in a journal
article or book. For specific application guidelines and instructions for
each of the participating National Institutes of Health (NIH) Institutes and
Centers (ICs), applicants should refer to the Guidelines for Support of
Scientific Meetings by NIH, which are available online at
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/not98-151.html.
HEALTHY PEOPLE 2010
The Public Health Service (PHS) is committed to achieving the health
promotion and disease prevention objectives of "Healthy People 2010," a PHS
led national activity for setting priority areas. This PA, Ethical, Legal,
and Social Implications of Human Genetics and Genomic Research , is related
to one or more of the priority areas identified in that report. Potential
applicants may obtain a copy of "Healthy People 2010" at
http://www.health.gov/healthypeople/.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applications may be submitted by domestic and foreign for-profit and non-
profit organizations either public or private, such as universities,
colleges, hospitals, laboratories, units of State and local governments, and
eligible agencies of the Federal government. Racial/ethnic minority
individuals, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply as
principal investigators. Participation in the program by investigators at
minority institutions is strongly encouraged. Investigators from foreign
institutions should be aware that, in the area of ethical, legal and social
issues, the standard NIH criteria for funding foreign applications are
applied very strictly (see Award Criteria below). These investigators are
strongly encouraged to contact program staff before preparing an application.
To be eligible for this award, the proposed Principal Investigator must be an
independent investigator. That is, he or she should be genuinely independent
of a mentor. Individuals in the final stages of training may apply, but
individuals can not be in a training status at the time the award is made.
MECHANISMS OF SUPPORT
This PA will use the NIH small grants (R03) mechanism. Applicants may
request up to $50,000 in direct costs per year for up to two years. All
applicants are encouraged to speak with ELSI Research Program staff before
submitting an application.
Specific application instructions have been modified to reflect "MODULAR
GRANT" and "JUST-IN-TIME" streamlining efforts being examined by the NIH.
Complete and detailed instructions and information on Modular Grant
applications can be found at
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/modular/modular.htm
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
Background and Significance
The NIH, along with several other federal and private national and
international organizations, is currently engaged in a research effort known
as the Human Genome Project (HGP). This project is designed to characterize
the human genome and the genomes of selected model organisms. The HGP
currently has several interrelated goals: the determination of the complete
nucleotide sequence of human DNA and the DNA of several model organisms, the
development of new technologies to make sustained high throughput DNA
sequencing efficient, accurate and cost effective, the exploration of human
genome sequence variation, the development of technologies for interpreting
the function of DNA sequence, the identification and analysis of the ethical,
legal, and social implications of this research, and research training.
The knowledge and technologies that will become available as a result of
accomplishing these goals will: serve as a resource for studies of gene
structure and function, promote research into the genetic aspects of human
growth, development, and variability, increase the understanding of genetic
contributions to human diseases and disorders, and inform clinical and health
policies related to genetics. This understanding will lead to insights into
new ways of dealing with health and disease, including new risk
identification, risk reduction, diagnostic and therapeutic options. It will
also help to elucidate more clearly the interaction between genes and the
environment in the development of disease.
As the Human Genome Project draws closer to completion of the final
finished human DNA sequence, researchers are focusing increasing attention
on the discovery of variations found in the DNA sequences among individuals.
The identification, classification, quantification and analysis of these
genetic sequence variations is expected to constitute one of the most
powerful, and direct, approaches to the study of a wide range of important
biological questions. It will allow researchers to identify genetic
contributions to many common diseases and disorders, such as diabetes, heart
disease, depression and other forms of mental illness, deafness and hearing
impairment, and some forms of cancer. It will also provide the basis for
studying how genetic variation influences gene function in human growth and
development.
Knowing the entire sequence of the human genome and understanding more about
genetic variation among individuals and groups will, however, raise a number
of ethical, legal, and social issues. These include: how to design and
conduct genetic and genomic research, not only in a scientifically sound, but
also an ethical manner, how to interpret and use this information, whether
and how to integrate this information into clinical settings, and what impact
this information will have in non-clinical and research settings. Many of
these issues may be of special concern to individuals from diverse
communities who traditionally have not been involved in genetics and genomics
research, or who may have been adversely affected in the past by certain
types of research. On the one hand, the exclusion of certain groups from
research studies has contributed to disparities in the diagnostic and
treatment options available to members of these groups. On the other hand,
the inclusion of members of these populations in some early genetic studies
may have led to an increase in stigmatization and to the potential for
discrimination in employment, health care, insurance, or society more
broadly. These issues may become even more pressing if ongoing research
reveals data on the interactions among genotype, diseases or traits, and
traditional, socially-constructed concepts of race, ethnicity and culture.
Research Scope and Objectives
This program announcement emphasizes the ongoing commitment of the NIH to
support research and educational activities related to these and other
ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetics and genomic
research. The ultimate mission of the ELSI Research Program is to support
research and education activities that: 1) promote genetic privacy and fair
use of genetic information, 2) encourage the responsible integration of new
genetic information and technologies into clinical and non-clinical settings,
3) ensure that genetic research is conducted in an ethical manner, and 4)
improve public and professional understanding about genetics, genome
technology and related ethical, legal and social issues.
In July 1997, the ELSI Research Planning and Evaluation Group (ERPEG) was
created to evaluate the portfolio of ELSI research grants and develop goals
and recommendations to help guide and strengthen the ELSI research program.
In February 2000, ERPEG released their final report
(http://www.nhgri.nih.gov:80/About_NHGRI/Der/Elsi/erpeg_report.pdf),
which included five goals to help guide ELSI research over the next few years
and a series of programmatic recommendations for enhancing the ELSI
research program.
The five research goals, which were originally published in the October 1998
issue of Science as part of the five year plan for the HGP were designed to
capture some of the emerging topics in genetics research and to help focus
the ELSI research agenda through the year 2003. The goals, described below,
should be seen as a guide to areas of particular interest to the ELSI
Research Program, but should not be interpreted as an exhaustive listing of
all possible research topics. As genetic research evolves and the
interpretation and use of genetic information continue to emerge, applicants
are encouraged to identify additional research topics and issues.
To demonstrate the breadth and complexity of these goals, examples of
possible research questions are provided. These examples are meant only to
give a flavor of the possible issues to be addressed, and are not, in any
sense, exhaustive or comprehensive.
(1) Examine the issues surrounding the completion of the human DNA sequence
and the study of human genetic variation.
o What strategies should be used to balance the needs for privacy and safety
of individuals and groups with the scientific goals of creating resources for
DNA sequencing and human variation research?
o Will the discovery of DNA polymorphisms influence current concepts of race,
ethnicity, and culture?
o What new concerns are being raised by the commercialization and patenting
of DNA sequence information in the public, academic and private sectors?
o How will genetic data accumulated in research projects be protected when
there is overlap with patient clinical records that might be more freely
accessible by health care, public health and commercial interests?
(2) Examine the issues raised by the integration of genetic technologies and
information into health care and public health activities.
o What are the clinical and societal implications of identifying common
polymorphisms that predict disease susceptibility or resistance?
o What are the potential risks and benefits of integrating genetic testing
for complex diseases, behaviors, and other traits into health care?
o What are the most effective strategies for integrating genetic information
and technologies into clinical settings in ways that help practitioners see
health and disease in a genetic context and what will be the ethical, legal
and social consequences of their increasing availability and use?
o Will the availability of genetic information influence provider practice?
o Will the availability of genetic information influence individual behavior
with regard to adherence to screening or therapeutic recommendations?
o Will the availability of genetic information reduce morbidity and
mortality, and/or reduce health care costs?
o What factors influence: who develops and regulates new reproductive genetic
technologies, which technologies are incorporated into medical practice, and
which technologies are accepted or rejected by the public?
(3) Examine issues raised by the integration of knowledge about genomics and
gene-environment interactions into non-clinical settings.
o What are appropriate and inappropriate uses of genetic testing in the
employment setting?
o What issues emerge from the collection, storage and use of blood and other
tissue samples, including collections by the military, civil and criminal
justice systems, commercial entities, and federal and state public health
agencies?
o What are the implications of obtaining genetic information for use in
adoption proceedings and establishment of child custody and child support?
o What are the implications of potential commercial applications resulting
from the availability of genetic information about individuals and groups?
o What are the potential uses and abuses of genetic information in
educational settings?
(4) Explore the ways in which new genetic knowledge may interact with a
variety of philosophical, theological, and ethical perspectives.
o Will continuing research in molecular biology and functional genomics
affect how individuals and society view the relationship of humans to one
another and to the rest of the living world?
o What are the implications of behavioral genetics for traditional notions of
personal, social and legal responsibility?
o What are the implications of genetic enhancement technologies for
conceptions of humanity?
(5) Explore how socioeconomic factors, gender, and concepts of race,
ethnicity and culture influence the use and interpretation of genetic
information, the utilization of genetic services, and the development of
policy.
o How are individual views about the value of genetic research, the
importance of access to genetic services, and the meaning and relevance of
genetic information affected by concepts of race, ethnicity and culture and
by socioeconomic factors?
o How is the impact of genetic testing in clinical and non-clinical settings
affected by concepts of race, ethnicity and culture and other social or
economic factors?
o In what ways are access to, and use of, genetic information and services
affected by ethnicity, race, culture or socioeconomic status?
o What are the most effective strategies to ensure that genetic counseling
and other genetic services are culturally sensitive and relevant?
o What if any effect will new genetic discoveries have on existing health
disparities among various populations.
The research design should be appropriate to the nature of the project(s)
proposed and the discipline(s) involved. Interdisciplinary, collaborative
projects between genome scientists, ethicists, clinical genetics researchers,
other clinical researchers, nurse researchers, mental health researchers,
social scientists, legal scholars, and/or educators are particularly
encouraged. Applicants must address the full range of views on each issue
they select to investigate in a responsible, scholarly, and balanced manner,
with the goal of advancing scholarship, achieving better understanding,
and/or developing useful recommendations. Projects that use the interpretive
methods traditional to humanities, law, and the social sciences are
encouraged.
This program announcement is designed to be complementary to several other
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), National Institutes of
Health (NIH), and other Interagency Program Announcements. A complete
listing of these announcements is available at the end of the Research
Objectives section of the Regular Research ELSI PA [http address].
INCLUSION OF WOMEN AND MINORITIES IN RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN SUBJECTS
It is the policy of the NIH that women and members of minority groups and
their sub-populations must be included in all NIH-supported biomedical and
behavioral research projects involving human subjects, unless a clear and
compelling rationale and justification are provided indicating that inclusion
is inappropriate with respect to the health of the subjects or the purpose of
the research. This policy results from the NIH Revitalization Act of 1993
(Section 492B of Public Law 103-43).
All investigators proposing research involving human subjects should read the
UPDATED "NIH Guidelines for Inclusion of Women and Minorities as Subjects in
Clinical Research," published in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts on
August 2, 2000
(http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-00-048.html),
a complete copy of the updated Guidelines are available at
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/women_min/guidelines_update.htm: The
revisions relate to NIH defined Phase III clinical trials and require: a) all
applications or proposals and/or protocols to provide a description of plans
to conduct analyses, as appropriate, to address differences by sex/gender
and/or racial/ethnic groups, including subgroups if applicable, and b) all
investigators to report accrual, and to conduct and report analyses, as
appropriate, by sex/gender and/or racial/ethnic group differences.
INCLUSION OF CHILDREN AS PARTICIPANTS IN RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN SUBJECTS
It is the policy of NIH that children (i.e., individuals under the age of 21)
must be included in all human subjects research, conducted or supported by
the NIH, unless there are scientific and ethical reasons not to include them.
This policy applies to all initial (Type 1) applications submitted for
receipt dates after October 1, 1998.
All investigators proposing research involving human subjects should read the
"NIH Policy and Guidelines on the Inclusion of Children as Participants in
Research Involving Human Subjects" that was published in the NIH Guide for
Grants and Contracts, March 6, 1998, and is available at the following URL
address: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/not98-024.html.
Investigators also may obtain copies of these policies from the program staff
listed under INQUIRIES. Program staff may also provide additional relevant
information concerning the policy.
URLs IN NIH GRANT APPLICATIONS AND APPENDICES
All applications and proposals for NIH funding must be self-contained within
specified page limits. Unless otherwise specified in an NIH solicitation,
Internet addresses (URLs) should not be used to provide information necessary
to the review because reviewers are under no obligation to view the Internet
sites. Reviewers are cautioned that their anonymity may be compromised when
they directly access the Internet site.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applications are to be submitted on the grant application form PHS 398 (rev.
4/98) and will be accepted at the standard application deadlines as indicated
in the application kit. Application kits are available at most institutional
offices of sponsored research, or on the Internet at
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/phs398.html and may be obtained
from the Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources, National
Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, MSC 7910, Bethesda, MD 20892-
7910, telephone 301/710-0267, email: GrantsInfo@nih.gov.
For the purposes of this ELSI small grant program announcement, all of the
participating institutes have agreed on the following guidelines and will use
the standard application receipt dates. Institute specific small grant
program guidelines and receipt dates should not be used in responding to this
announcement.
The title and number of the program announcement must be typed on line 2 of
the face page of the application form and the YES box must be marked.
The application should not exceed a total of ten pages for the following
sections: specific aims, background and significance, progress
report/preliminary studies, and experimental design and methods. Tables and
figures are included in the ten page limitation. The ten page limit does not
include Sections 5-9 (Human Subjects, Consortia, Literature cited) or the
appendices.
All small grant (R03) applications must use the modular grant application
instructions. Complete instructions and information on Modular Grant
applications can be found at
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/modular/modular.htm.
The modular grant concept establishes specific modules in which direct costs
may be requested as well as a maximum level for requested budgets. Only
limited budgetary information is required under this approach. The just-in-
time concept allows applicants to submit certain information only when there
is a possibility for an award. It is anticipated that these changes will
reduce the administrative burden for the applicants, reviewers and Institute
staff. The research grant application form PHS 398 (rev. 4/98) is to be used
in applying for these grants, with the modifications noted below.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODULAR GRANT APPLICATIONS
BUDGET INSTRUCTIONS
Modular Grant applications will request direct costs in $25,000 modules, up
to a total direct cost request of $50,000 per year. The total direct costs
must be requested in accordance with the program guidelines and the
modifications made to the standard PHS 398 application instructions described
below:
PHS 398
o FACE PAGE: Items 7a and 7b should be completed, indicating Direct Costs (in
$25,000 increments up to a maximum of $50,000) and Total Costs [Modular Total
Direct plus Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs] for the initial budget
period Items 8a and 8b should be completed indicating the Direct and Total
Costs for the entire proposed period of support.
o DETAILED BUDGET FOR THE INITIAL BUDGET PERIOD - Do not complete Form Page 4
of the PHS 398. It is not required and will not be accepted with the
application.
o BUDGET FOR THE ENTIRE PROPOSED PERIOD OF SUPPORT - Do not complete the
categorical budget table on Form Page 5 of the PHS 398. It is not required
and will not be accepted with the application.
o NARRATIVE BUDGET JUSTIFICATION - Prepare a Modular Grant Budget Narrative
page. (See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/modular/modular.htm for
sample pages.) At the top of the page, enter the total direct costs requested
for each year. This is not a Form page.
o Under Personnel, List all project personnel, including their names, percent
of effort, and roles on the project. No individual salary information should
be provided. However, the applicant should use the NIH appropriation language
salary cap and the NIH policy for graduate student compensation in developing
the budget request.
For Consortium/Contractual costs, provide an estimate of total costs (direct
plus facilities and administrative) for each year, each rounded to the
nearest $1,000. List the individuals/organizations with whom consortium or
contractual arrangements have been made, the percent effort of key personnel,
and the role on the project. Indicate whether the collaborating institution
is foreign or domestic. The total cost for a consortium/contractual
arrangement is included in the overall requested modular direct cost amount.
Include the Letter of Intent to establish a consortium.
Provide an additional narrative budget justification for any variation in the
number of modules requested.
o BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH - The Biographical Sketch provides information used by
reviewers in the assessment of each individual"s qualifications for a
specific role in the proposed project, as well as to evaluate the overall
qualifications of the research team. A biographical sketch is required for
all key personnel, following the instructions below. No more than three pages
may be used for each person. A sample biographical sketch may be viewed at:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/modular/modular.htm
- Complete the educational block at the top of the form page,
- List position(s) and any honors,
- Provide information, including overall goals and responsibilities, on
research projects ongoing or completed during the last three years.
- List selected peer-reviewed publications, with full citations,
o CHECKLIST - This page should be completed and submitted with the
application. If the F&A rate agreement has been established, indicate the
type of agreement and the date. All appropriate exclusions must be applied in
the calculation of the F&A costs for the initial budget period and all future
budget years.
o The applicant should provide the name and phone number of the individual to
contact concerning fiscal and administrative issues if additional information
is necessary following the initial review.
Submit a signed, typewritten original of the application, including the
checklist, and five signed photocopies in one package to:
CENTER FOR SCIENTIFIC REVIEW
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
6701 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE, ROOM 1040, MSC 7710
BETHESDA, MD 20892-7710
BETHESDA, MD 20817 (for express/courier service)
REVIEW CONSIDERATIONS
Applications will be assigned to specific ICs on the basis of established PHS
referral guidelines. Applications will be evaluated for scientific and
technical merit by an appropriate scientific review group convened in
accordance with the standard NIH peer review procedures. As part of the
initial merit review, all applications will receive a written critique and
undergo a process in which only those applications deemed to have the highest
scientific merit, generally the top half of applications under review, will
be discussed, assigned a priority score, and receive a second level review by
the appropriate national advisory council or board.
Review Criteria
The goals of NIH-supported research are to advance our understanding of
biological systems, improve the control of disease, and enhance health. In
the written comments reviewers will be asked to discuss the following aspects
of the application in order to judge the likelihood that the proposed
research will have a substantial impact on the pursuit of these goals. Each
of these criteria will be addressed and considered in assigning the overall
score, weighting them as appropriate for each application. In the review of
small grant (R03) applications, additional weight will be given to the
qualifications and track record of the principal investigator and the
significance and timeliness of the issue being addressed. Note that the
application does not need to be strong in all categories to be judged likely
to have major scientific impact and thus deserve a high priority score. For
example, an investigator may propose to carry out important work that by its
nature is not innovative but is essential to move a field forward.
(1) Significance: Does this study address an important problem? If the aims
of the application are achieved, how will scientific knowledge be advanced?
What will be the effect of these studies on the concepts or methods that
drive this field?
(2) Approach: Are the conceptual framework, design, methods, and analyses
adequately developed, well-integrated, and appropriate to the aims of the
project? Does the applicant acknowledge potential problem areas and consider
alternative tactics?
(3) Innovation: Does the project employ novel concepts, approaches or
methods? Are the aims original and innovative? Does the project challenge
existing paradigms or develop new methodologies or technologies?
(4) Investigator: Is the investigator appropriately trained and well suited
to carry out this work? Is the work proposed appropriate to the experience
level of the principal investigator and other researchers (if any)?
(5) Environment: Does the scientific environment in which the work will be
done contribute to the probability of success? Do the proposed experiments
take advantage of unique features of the scientific environment or employ
useful collaborative arrangements? Is there evidence of institutional
support?
In accordance with NIH policy, all applications will also be reviewed with
respect to the following:
o The adequacy of plans to include both genders, minorities and their
subgroups, and children as appropriate for the scientific goals of the
research. Plans for the recruitment and retention of subjects will also be
evaluated.
o The reasonableness of the proposed budget and duration in relation to the
proposed research.
o The adequacy of the proposed protection for humans, animals or the
environment, to the extent they may be adversely affected by the project
proposed in the application.
AWARD CRITERIA
Applications will compete for available funds with all other recommended
applications. The following will be considered in making funding decisions:
scientific merit of the proposed project as determined by peer review,
availability of funds, and program priority.
Grant funds may be used for expenses clearly related and necessary to conduct
the proposed research, including both direct costs and allowable facilities
and administration (indirect) costs. Grant funds may not be used to create a
treatment, rehabilitation or other service program.
In order for the NIH to fund applications from foreign institutions, the
application must meet the following three criteria: (1) The proposed project
must have special relevance to the mission and objectives of the awarding
organization and have the potential to advance knowledge that will benefit
the United States, (2) The project must present special opportunities for
furthering research programs through the use of unusual talent, resources,
populations, or environmental conditions in other countries which are not
readily available in the United States or which provide augmentation of
existing U.S. resources, and (3) The foreign grant application must be in the
upper half of the research grant priority scores.
INQUIRIES
Inquiries are encouraged. The opportunity to clarify any issues or questions
from potential applicants is welcome.
Direct general inquiries regarding programmatic issues to:
The ELSI Research Program
National Human Genome Research Institute
Building 31, Room B2B07
31 Center Drive, MSC 2033
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892-2033
TEL: (301) 402-4997
FAX: (301) 402-1950
E-mail: elsi@nhgri.nih.gov
Specific programmatic contacts at each of the participating NIH Institutes
can be found at the following website:
http://www.nhgri.nih.gov/ELSI/R03contacts.html
Direct general inquiries regarding fiscal matters to:
Grants Administration Branch
Division of Extramural Research
National Human Genome Research Institute
Building 31, Room B2B34
31 Center Drive, MSC 2031
Bethesda, MD 20892-2031
TEL: (301) 435-7858
FAX: (301) 402-1951
E-mail: jc166o@nih.gov
Specific fiscal contacts at each of the participating NIH Institutes can be
found at the following website:
http://www.nhgri.nih.gov/ELSI/R03contacts.html
AUTHORITY AND REGULATIONS
This program is described in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.
93.172, Human Genome Research, No. 93.866, National Institute on Aging, No.
93.865, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, No. 93.279,
National Institute on Drug Abuse, No. 93.173, National Institute on Deafness
and Other Communication Disorders, No. 93.242, National Institute of Mental
Health. Awards are made under authorization of sections 301 and 405 of the
Public Health Service Act, Title IV, part A (public Law 78-410, as amended by
Public Law 99-158, 43 USC 241 and 285)and administered under NIH grants
policies and Federal Regulations 42 CFR 52 and 45 CFR Parts 74 and 92. This
program is not subject to the intergovernmental review requirements of
Executive Order 12372 or Health Systems Agency review.
The PHS strongly encourages all grant and contract recipients to provide a
smoke-free workplace and promote the non-use of all tobacco products. In
addition, Public Law 103-227, the Pro-Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking
in certain facilities (or in some cases, and portion of a facility) in which
regular or routine education, library, day care, health care or early
childhood development services are provided to children. This is consistent
with the PHS mission to protect and advance the physical and mental health of
the American people.
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