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Synopsis of Program: Science and Technology Studies (STS) is an interdisciplinary field that investigates the conceptual foundations, historical developments and social contexts of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), including medical science. The STS program supports proposals across a broad spectrum of research that uses historical, philosophical and social scientific methods to investigate STEM theory and practice. STS research may be empirical or conceptual; specifically, it may focus on the intellectual, material or social facets of STEM. Additional Resources SBE Office of Multidisciplinary Activities (SMA) Convergence Accelerator (C-Accel)
Funding Opportunity Number: 22-629. Assistance Listing: 47.075. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ST. Award Amount: $6.2M total program funding.
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Science and Technology Studies (STS) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Science and Technology Studies (STS) Status: Waiting for new publication 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 historical, philosophical and social scientific studies of the intellectual, material and social aspects of STEM — including ethics, equity, governance and policy issues relating to scientific theory and practice.
Supports historical, philosophical and social scientific studies of the intellectual, material and social aspects of STEM — including ethics, equity, governance and policy issues relating to scientific theory and practice.
Science and Technology Studies (STS) is an interdisciplinary field that investigates the conceptual foundations, historical developments and social contexts of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), including medical science. The STS program supports proposals across a broad spectrum of research that uses historical, philosophical and social scientific methods to investigate STEM theory and practice.
STS research may be empirical or conceptual; specifically, it may focus on the intellectual, material or social facets of STEM.
SBE Office of Multidisciplinary Activities (SMA) Convergence Accelerator (C-Accel) Updates and announcements See awards funded by STS precursor, the Science, Technology and Society Program Additional program resources 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 Ethical and Responsible Research (ER2) Science of Science: Discovery, Communication and Impact (SoS:DCI) U.S. National Science Foundation Research Traineeship Program Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) Division of Social and Economic Sciences (SBE/SES)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - Organization limit varies by the type of proposal: <ul> <li>Standard Research Grants and Grants for Collaborative Research: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. Non-profit, Non-academic Organizations.</li> <li>Scholars Awards: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. Non-profit, Non-academic Organizations.</li> <li>Professional Development Grants: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. Non-profit, Non-academic Organizations.</li> <li>Research Community Development Grants: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. Non-profit, Non-academic Organizations.</li> <li>Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education.</li> <li>ConferenceSupport: No limitations.</li> </ul> See the <a href="https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg">PAPPG</a>for a description of each eligible category of proposer *Who May Serve as PI: <br />PI eligibility limit varies by the type of proposal. See Section II. Program Description for detailed information about each type of proposal. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $6.2M total program funding. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Science and Technology Studies are due August 3, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
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