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Law & Science (LS) is sponsored by National Science Foundation. Law and Science (LS) is a grant from the National Science Foundation that funds social scientific research on the connections between law, law-like systems of rules, and human behavior, as well as studies of how science and technology are applied in legal contexts.
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Law & Science (LS) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Important information for proposers and award recipients All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in the funding opportunity and in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and its supplements . All NSF grants and cooperative agreements are subject to the applicable set of NSF award terms and conditions .
NSF has updated its research security policies for NSF funded projects. Supports social scientific studies of the connections between law and law-like systems of rules, law and human behavior, as well as studies of how science and technology are applied in legal contexts.
Supports social scientific studies of the connections between law and law-like systems of rules, law and human behavior, as well as studies of how science and technology are applied in legal contexts. The Law & Science Program considers proposals that address social scientific studies of law and law-like systems of rules, as well as studies of how science and technology are applied in legal contexts.
The Program is inherently interdisciplinary and multi-methodological. Successful proposals describe research that advances scientific theory and understanding of the connections between human behavior and law, legal institutions, or legal processes; or the interactions of law and basic sciences, including biology, computer and information sciences, STEM education, engineering, geosciences, and math and physical sciences.
Scientific studies of law often approach law as dynamic, interacting with multiple arenas, and with the participation of multiple actors.
Fields of study include many disciplines, and often address problems including, though not limited, to: Crime, Violence, and Policing Human Rights and Comparative Law Legal and Ethical Issues related to Science Legal Mobilization and Conceptions of Justice Litigation and the Legal Profession Punishment and Corrections Regulation and Facilitation of Biotechnology (e.g., Gene Editing, Gene Testing, Synthetic Biology) and Other Emerging Sciences and Technologies Use of Science in the Legal Processes LS supports the following types of proposals: Standard Research Grants and Grants for Collaborative Research Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Research at Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) Grants for Rapid Response Research (RAPID) Early-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) April 29, 2026 - Multiple NSF Directorates Invite Research Security-Related… April 2, 2026 - Multiple NSF Directorates Invite Research Security-Related… Additional program resources Arizona State University: Law and Science Dissertation Grant program Dear Colleague Letter: High School Student Research Assistantships in the Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE-High) NSF programs to stop accepting proposals via FastLane website Awards made through this program Browse projects funded by this program Map of recent awards made through this program Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) Division of Social and Economic Sciences (SBE/SES)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Universities, Nonprofits, State/local governments. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Law & Science (LS) accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no single fixed deadline. Check the official notice for any cycle-specific review dates.
Law & Science (LS) 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.
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The solicitation lists 5 required documents: Project Description, Budget and budget justification, Biographical sketches, Data Management Plan, and References cited (per PAPPG). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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