Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #23-500
NSF SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for Early-Career Researchers
Posted
October 08, 2022
Respond By
November 04, 2026
Identifier
23-500
NAICS
541720
The National Science Foundation (NSF), through its Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE), is inviting individual postdoctoral researchers to apply for the SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is a fellowship grant for individual researchers - Products/Services Requested: - Postdoctoral research and training in social, behavioral, and economic sciences - Two tracks available: - Fundamental Research in the SBE Sciences (SPRF-FR) - Broadening Participation in the SBE Sciences (SPRF-BP) - Approximately 20 awards expected - Award amounts range from $160,000 to $170,000 per fellowship - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only individual postdoctoral candidates may apply (not institutions) - Applicants must meet citizenship and degree status eligibility criteria - Requires a sponsoring scientist and host institution - Research may be conducted at U.S. institutions of higher education or nonprofit, non-academic organizations - Direct submission by the individual fellow is required
Description
The Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) offers Postdoctoral Research Fellowships to encourage independence early in the fellow's career by supporting his or her research and training goals. The research and training plan of each fellowship must address important scientific questions within the scope of the SBE directorate and the specific guidelines in this solicitation. The SPRF program offers two tracks: Fundamental Research in the SBE Sciences (SPRF-FR) and Broadening Participation in the SBE Sciences (SPRF-BP).