Science and Technology Studies (STS)
OpenU.S. National Science Foundation · Opportunity number 22-629
Closing date explanation: Deadline for all grant types offered under this solicitation, except Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants, which will only be accepted for the August 3 deadline.
Eligibility
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- 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: Standard Research Grants and Grants for Collaborative Research: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. Non-profit, Non-academic Organizations. Scholars Awards: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. Non-profit, Non-academic Organizations. Professional Development Grants: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. Non-profit, Non-academic Organizations. Research Community Development Grants: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. Non-profit, Non-academic Organizations. Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education. Conference Support: No limitations. See the PAPPG for a description of each eligible category of proposer *Who May Serve as PI: PI eligibility limit varies by the type of proposal. See Section II. Program Description for detailed information about each type of proposal.
Description
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
| Total program funding | $6,200,000 |
|---|---|
| Award floor | Not listed |
| Award ceiling | Not listed |
| Category | Science and Technology |
| Assistance listing | 47.075, |
Official sources
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