Science and Technology Studies (STS)
NSF funds research on the conceptual, historical, philosophical, and social study of STEM, including medical science, for eligible U.S. institutions and nonprofits.
⚑ DDRI limited to U.S. institutions of higher education; conference support has no proposer limitations; proposer eligibility varies by proposal type; PI eligibility varies by proposal type.
This is adjacent at best: NSF STS is broad social-science/humanities research on the foundations and social context of STEM, which could accommodate methods-driven work from the team, but it is not their core program in risk, weather, energy, or education policy evaluation. The fit is mostly conceptual and disciplinary rather than squarely within any one member’s established publication line.
JUDGED AGAINST THE ROSTER'S PUBLICATION DOSSIER · GPT-5.4-MINI · 2026-07-07
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| IPPRA | 65 good | peripheral portfolio topic: public_health; signature methods: surveys longitudinal, policy analysis; social/behavioral work is central; funds basic research; capped at 65 (limited social-science role) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 55 good | technical depth: minor; funds basic research |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 5 none | no commercialization signal |
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
SBE Office of Multidisciplinary Activities (SMA)
Convergence Accelerator (C-Accel)
Eligibility
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - Organization limit varies by the type of proposal:
<ul> <li>Standard Research Grants and Grants for Collaborative Research: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. Non-profit, Non-academic Organizations.</li> <li>Scholars Awards: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. Non-profit, Non-academic Organizations.</li> <li>Professional Development Grants: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. Non-profit, Non-academic Organizations.</li> <li>Research Community Development Grants: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. Non-profit, Non-academic Organizations.</li> <li>Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education.</li> <li>ConferenceSupport: No limitations.</li> </ul>
See the <a href="https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg">PAPPG</a>for a description of each eligible category of proposer
*Who May Serve as PI:
<br />PI eligibility limit varies by the type of proposal. See Section II. Program Description for detailed information about each type of proposal.
Apply
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Proposal brief SEE AN EXAMPLE →
A one-page internal memo: fit assessment, submission requirements, document scaffold, and next steps dated back from the deadline — tailored to your project idea if you add one.
Proposal shell · National Science Foundation conventions SEE AN NSF EXAMPLE →
Funder-faithful document skeletons — National Science Foundation's document set with section headings, page limits, reviewer guidance, and writing prompts; add a project idea to get [DRAFT] starter bullets. Download as .md for Word or Overleaf.