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Science of Science: Discovery, Communication and Impact (SoS:DCI) is sponsored by NSF, Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) Directorate. This program supports research focused on advancing knowledge and theory on the social science of scientific discovery; theories, models, and data improving our understanding of scientific communication; and how science advances evidence-based policymaking and public value.
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Science of Science: Discovery, Communication and Impact (SoS:DCI) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Science of Science: Discovery, Communication and Impact (SoS:DCI) 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 .
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Supports research focused on advancing knowledge and theory on the social science of scientific discovery; theories, models and data improving our understanding of scientific communication; and how science advances evidence-based policymaking and public value.
Supports research focused on advancing knowledge and theory on the social science of scientific discovery; theories, models and data improving our understanding of scientific communication; and how science advances evidence-based policymaking and public value. The Science of Science: Discovery, Communication and Impact (SoS:DCI) program is designed to advance theory and knowledge about increasing the public value of scientific activity.
Science of Science draws from multiple disciplinary and field perspectives to advance theory and research about scientific discovery, communication and impact. SoS:DCI welcomes proposals applying rigorous empirical research methods to advance theory and knowledge on: The social and structural mechanisms of scientific discovery. Theories, frameworks, models and data that improve our understanding of scientific communication and outcomes.
The societal benefits of scientific activity and how science advances evidence-based policy making and the creation of public value. The SoS:DCI program, which expands upon the former Science of Science and Innovation Policy (SciSIP) program, funds research that builds theoretical and empirical understanding of the social science of science.
SoS:DCI welcomes proposals to conduct research at the individual, organizational and institutional levels or from micro, meso and macro scales and complex system levels. SoS:DCI encourages multiple disciplinary perspectives, interdisciplinary research and diverse methodological approaches in the pursuit of new knowledge to advance the science of science and evidence-based policy making.
With these goals in mind, proposals should: Draw from and advance theory, knowledge and frameworks on the science of science. Develop models, data, indicators and associated analytical tools that constitute and enable transformative advances rather than incremental change. Provide credible rigorous assessments of the proposed project’s impact and social and policy implications.
Include robust data management plans with the goal of advancing open science and increasing public access to usable, valid and reliable scientific materials. Of particular interest are proposals with the potential to strengthen America’s global leadership in science and increase national competitiveness across a broad range of domains.
These include proposals that analyze strategies for strengthening and expanding the scientific workforce, as well as ways to cultivate high-impact discovery across sectors. The program strongly encourages convergent research and collaboration. In addition to intellectual merit, the program strongly encourages potential PIs to carefully consider the broader impacts of their work.
The broader impacts criterion encompasses the potential to benefit society and contribute to the achievement of specific, desired policy outcomes. The Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate has released additional guidance on broader impacts for SBE proposals . The SoS:DCI program places a high priority on broadening participation in the sciences.
It encourages proposals from early-career researchers and from researchers who represent groups and regions that have historically participated at disproportionately low rates in science, mathematics, and engineering.
SoS:DCI supports the following types of proposals: Standard Research Grants and Grants for Collaborative Research A Science of Science Approach to Analyzing and Innovating the Biomedical Research Enterprise (SoS:BIO) April 29, 2026 - Multiple NSF Directorates Invite Research Security-Related… April 2, 2026 - Multiple NSF Directorates Invite Research Security-Related… August 21, 2025 - Canceled: Science of Science Office Hours August 4, 2025 - Canceled: Science of Science Office Hours July 18, 2025 - Canceled: Science of Science Office Hours January 17, 2025 - Science of Science:DCI Office Hours December 19, 2024 - Science of Science:DCI Office Hours November 13, 2024 - Science of Science:DCI Office Hours May 15, 2024 - Science of Science:DCI Office Hours Additional program resources Dear Colleague Letter: Science of Science Approach to Analyzing and Innovating the Biomedical Research Enterprise (SoS:BIO) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about SBE's Science of Science Programs Awards made through this program Browse projects funded by this program Map of recent awards made through this program A Science of Science Approach to Analyzing and Innovating the Biomedical Research Enterprise (SoS:BIO) Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) Division of Social and Economic Sciences (SBE/SES)
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