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A Science of Science Approach to Analyzing and Innovating the Biomedical Research Enterprise

This funding opportunity supports researchers and institutions working to improve the biomedical research system through innovative models and tools, with a focus on enhancing diversity and efficiency in the field.

$250,000
Active
Nationwide
Recurring
Grant Description

The National Science Foundation (NSF), in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has issued a funding opportunity under the program "A Science of Science Approach to Analyzing and Innovating the Biomedical Research Enterprise (SoS:BIO)". The program aims to support research that advances the scientific basis of science and innovation policy, particularly within the biomedical sciences. By leveraging expertise from the Science of Science: Discovery, Communication, and Impact Program (SoS:DCI) and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), the initiative seeks to enhance understanding and evaluation of the biomedical research enterprise. The program seeks proposals that develop models, analytical tools, and metrics that inform science policy and the evolution of the scientific enterprise. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary research and broadening participation in STEM, especially among underrepresented communities. Research projects may focus on various aspects of the biomedical research ecosystem, including workforce diversity, innovation, productivity, and efficiency. The anticipated funding amount for this opportunity is $2,000,000 per year, with 4-8 awards expected annually. The NSF and NIGMS will each contribute up to $1 million, subject to the availability of funds and the receipt of meritorious proposals. Individual awards are expected to range from $100,000 to $250,000 per year, with a maximum duration of four years. Proposals may be submitted via Research.gov or Grants.gov, and submission requirements must comply with the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG). The eligibility criteria allow for proposals from institutions and researchers in accordance with the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), Chapter I.E. There are no restrictions on the number of proposals submitted per institution or investigator. However, unaffiliated individuals are not eligible to apply. Applications will be reviewed based on NSF’s merit review criteria, including Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts, along with NIH-specific review criteria such as Significance, Investigators, Innovation, Approach, and Environment. Awards will be issued as Standard Grants or Continuing Grants, with potential funding from either NSF or NIH, depending on programmatic alignment. The application deadlines for this opportunity are September 11, 2023, and February 9, 2024, with annual deadlines of September 9 and February 9 thereafter. Proposers are encouraged to contact program officers before submission to ensure alignment with program priorities. Key contacts include Mary Feeney (NSF), Thomas Woodson (NSF), and Kenneth Gibbs (NIH/NIGMS).

Funding Details

Award Range

$100,000 - $250,000

Total Program Funding

$2,000,000

Number of Awards

8

Matching Requirement

No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits
Native American tribal organizations

Additional Requirements

Who May Submit Proposals: o 1(c) Tribal Nations, has been revised to substitute the term "Tribal Government" with the term "Tribal nation". This update has also been made throughout the PAPPG. o 2(c) Foreign Organizations, has been updated to clarify the information required from proposers to justify the request to provide funding through the NSF budget of a foreign organization or foreign individual (through a subaward or consultant arrangement). o 3(b) Parties to Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs, has been modified to incorporate a new section establishing that individuals who are a party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program are not eligible to serve as a senior/key person on an NSF proposal.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

March 21, 2023

Application Closes

September 9, 2025

Contact Information

Grantor

National Science Foundation (NSF)

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