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Cognitive and Perceptual Sciences is a grant program from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS) that funds research on the brain, human cognition, language, social behavior and culture, and human-environment interactions.
BCS supports proposals through core programs including Archaeology and Archaeometry, Dynamic Language Infrastructure, Human Networks and Data Science, Human-Environment and Geographical Sciences, Perception, Action and Cognition, and Science of Learning and Augmented Intelligence. The division funds basic research, career development, conferences, and interdisciplinary initiatives.
Recent program areas also include large language models and generative AI impacts, national quantum infrastructure, and smart health research. Eligible applicants include universities and research institutions conducting fundamental research in behavioral and cognitive sciences. Proposal due dates vary by program; researchers should check NSF's website for current deadlines.
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Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (SBE/BCS) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (SBE/BCS) View image credit & caption Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (SBE/BCS) Share on X (formerly known as Twitter) The U.S. National Science Foundation Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS) supports research on the brain, human cognition, language, social behavior and culture, including research on the interactions between human societies and their environments.
BCS funds projects through the following core programs: Archaeology and Archaeometry. Dynamic Language Infrastructure. Human Networks and Data Science.
Human-Environment and Geographical Sciences. Perception, Action and Cognition. Science of Learning and Augmented Intelligence.
The division reviews proposals to fund basic research, career development and conferences, as well as interdisciplinary initiatives.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Universities and colleges; non-profit, non-academic organizations; for-profit organizations; state and local governments in some cases (see solicitation). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows typically $100,000–$250,000 per year for 3 years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Cognitive and Perceptual Sciences is funded by National Science Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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