Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #22-629
NSF Science and Technology Studies (STS) Research Grant Opportunity
Buyer
National Science Foundation
Posted
August 27, 2022
Respond By
August 03, 2026
Identifier
22-629
NAICS
541720
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals for its Science and Technology Studies (STS) program, supporting interdisciplinary research on the foundations and contexts of STEM fields. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are referenced; this is a grant for research activities, not a product procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Interdisciplinary research in Science and Technology Studies (STS) - Focus on conceptual foundations, historical developments, and social contexts of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medical science - Research methods may include historical, philosophical, and social scientific approaches - No part numbers or product quantities specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants: U.S. institutions of higher education and U.S. non-profit, non-academic organizations (eligibility varies by proposal type) - No cost sharing or matching required - Emphasis on interdisciplinary and context-driven research - Total program funding: $6,200,000
Description
The Science and Technology Studies (STS) program supports interdisciplinary research investigating the conceptual foundations, historical developments, and social contexts of STEM fields, including medical science. It funds proposals using historical, philosophical, and social scientific methods to study STEM theory and practice, focusing on intellectual, material, or social facets. Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions of higher education and U.S. non-profit, non-academic organizations, with specific eligibility varying by proposal type. The program offers grants without cost sharing or matching requirements and has a total funding of $6,200,000.