Science, Technology, and Society

The Science, Technology, and Society (STS) program supports research that uses historical, philosophical, and social scientific methods to investigate the intellectual, material, and social facets of the scientific, technological, engineering and mathematical (STEM) disciplines. The program encompasses a broad spectrum of STS topics including interdisciplinary studies of ethics, equity, governance, and policy issues that are closely related to STEM disciplines, including medical science. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • The program’s review process is approximately six months and includes appraisal of proposals by ad hoc reviewers and an advisory panel. • The deadlines for submission of proposals are February 2nd and August 3rd, with funding possible as early as July or January. • The program encourages potential investigators with questions to contact one of the program officers. • Eligible applicants include US Academic Institutions, Non-Profit Research Organizations, and Independent Scholars, depending on the mode of support.