Program Title:
Science and Technology Studies (STS)
Synopsis of Program:
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.
Award Information
Anticipated Type of Award: Standard Grant or Continuing Grant
Estimated Number of Awards: 40
Anticipated Funding Amount: $6,200,000
Approximately $6,200,000 will be made available in FY 2023 to support an estimated 40 awards. Estimated program budget and number of awards are subject to the availability of funds.
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.
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.
Limit on Number of Proposals per Organization:
There are no restrictions or limits.
Limit on Number of Proposals per PI or co-PI:
There are no restrictions or limits.
Eligible Countries:
Sponsor Institute/Organizations: U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)
Sponsor Type: Government/Federal
Address: 2415 Eisenhower Ave Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 292-5111
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Aug 04, 2025
Aug 04, 2025
$6,200,000
40 awards available.
Affiliation: U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)
Address: 2415 Eisenhower Ave Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 292-5111
Website URL: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/sts-science-technology-studies/nsf22-629/solicitation
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