science_technology_and_other_research_and_development · NSF

Science, Technology, and Society

U.S. National Science Foundation · 08-553

Closed

Award Range

$3K – $180K

Total Program Funding

$9.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

August 1, 2011

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Science, Technology, and Society. U.S. National Science Foundation. STS considers proposals that examine historical, philosophical, and sociological questions that arise in connection with science, engineering, and technology, and their respective interactions with society. STS has four components: Ethics and Values in Science, Engineering and Technology... $3,000-$180,000 per award; $9,000,000 total program funding; ~40 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•*Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - Organization limit varies by the mode of support
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2011-08-01

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

STS considers proposals that examine historical, philosophical, and sociological questions that arise in connection with science, engineering, and technology, and their respective interactions with society. STS has four components: Ethics and Values in Science, Engineering and Technology (EVS), History and Philosophy of Science, Engineering and Technology (HPS), Social Studies of Science, Engineering and Technology (SSS), Studies of Policy, Science, Engineering and Technology (SPS). The components overlap, but are distinguished by the different scientific and scholarly orientations they take to the subject matter, as well as by different focuses within the subject area. STS encourages the submission of hybrid proposals that strive to integrate research involving two or more of these core areas. STS provides the following modes of support: Scholars Awards, Standard Research Grants and Grants for Collaborative Research, Postdoctoral Fellowships, Professional Development Fellowships, Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants, Small Grants for Training and Research, Conference and Workshop Awards, Other Funding Opportunities.

Who Can Apply

*Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - Organization limit varies by the mode of support. See Section II. Program Description for detailed information about each mode of support. *PI Limit: PI eligibility limit varies by the mode of support. See Section II. Program Description for detailed information about each mode of support.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $3K
Maximum Award: $180K
Total Program Funding: $9.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 40
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: March 4, 2009

Application Deadline: August 1, 2011 (0 days remaining)

Full Proposal Deadline(s): August 1, Annually

Agency Contact

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