Science, Technology, and Society (STS)

Funding Agency:
National Science Foundation

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 including interdisciplinary studies of ethics, equity, governance and policy issues.

Deadlines:

  • February 2, 2024 - 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.
  • August 5, 2024 - Deadline for all grant types offered under this solicitation.

 

Agency Website

https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/science-technology-studies-sts

Eligibility Requirements

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.

PI eligibility limit varies by the type of proposal. See Section II. Program Description for detailed information about each type of proposal.

Amount Description

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.

Funding Type

Fellowship
Grant

Eligibility

Faculty
Grad/Prof Students
Post Doctoral Fellows

Category

Arts & Humanities
Curriculum Development
Engineering and Physical Sciences
Environmental & Life Sciences
Interdisciplinary
Social Sciences

External Deadline

February 2, 2024