Research Infrastructure in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
ID: 350469Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$400K - $2M

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/350469

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=506221
Timeline
    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Research Infrastructure in the Social and Behavioral Sciences" aimed at supporting projects that develop computational tools and data to enhance basic research in the social and behavioral sciences. The program encourages innovative proposals that create resources for researchers, such as data collection efforts or software platforms, while specifically excluding research by principal investigators unless it serves the infrastructure's creation. With an estimated total program funding of $16 million, the NSF anticipates awarding five grants ranging from $400,000 to $2 million, with proposals accepted at any time. Interested applicants can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance and should refer to the NSF Program Description PD-23-277Y for more details.

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