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Science and Technology Studies

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U.S. National Science Foundation

Deadline: Feb 2, 2026federal

Updated: Oct 30, 2025

Summary

The grant supports interdisciplinary research in Science and Technology Studies (STS), focusing on the historical, philosophical, and social contexts of STEM fields. Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions of higher education and non-profit organizations, with specific categories for different types of proposals. To apply, interested parties should refer to the NSF's Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) for detailed submission guidelines.

Full Description

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

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

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Additional information

*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.
  • ConferenceSupport: No limitations.
See the PAPPGfor 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.

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