A Science of Science Approach to Analyzing and Innovating the Biomedical Research Enterprise
ID: 347026Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$100K - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/347026

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf23569
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF), in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is offering a grant opportunity titled "A Science of Science Approach to Analyzing and Innovating the Biomedical Research Enterprise." This initiative aims to enhance understanding of the biomedical research landscape by leveraging insights from the science of science policy research community, focusing on fostering a diverse and efficient scientific workforce. The program anticipates awarding up to eight grants, with funding ranging from $100,000 to $250,000, totaling an estimated $2 million, and proposals are due by September 9, 2024. Interested applicants are encouraged to discuss their proposals with program officers to ensure alignment with the priorities of both NSF's Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate and NIH's National Institute of General Medical Sciences.

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