Science and Technology Studies

This federal grant opportunity from the National Science Foundation (NSF) is for the Science and Technology Studies (STS) program, which supports interdisciplinary research using historical, philosophical, and social scientific methods to investigate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) theory and practice. The grant aims to fund empirical or conceptual research on the intellectual, material, or social facets of STEM, including issues of ethics, equity, governance, and policy. Eligible applicants include academic researchers, institutions of higher education, and small businesses. Evaluation criteria likely focus on the scientific merit, broader impacts, and feasibility of the proposed research. The application deadline is August 4, 2025.

The STS program is part of the NSF's Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBE) directorate, which typically awards grants ranging from $30,000 to $985,000 for 1-5 year project periods. The funding supports fundamental research and education initiatives across social science disciplines to advance the understanding of human behavior, social dynamics, cultural processes, and economic systems. Awards are made to universities and research institutions across the United States.