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NSF Science of Organizations Program Solicitation for Basic Research Grants

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for its Science of Organizations (SoO) program, which funds basic research to enhance organizational effectiveness. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is the sole agency involved - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named, as this is a research grant opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services with part numbers or quantities are requested - The solicitation seeks research proposals focused on improving the design, development, deployment, management, and effectiveness of organizations - Research may use qualitative or quantitative methods, including archival analyses, surveys, simulation studies, experiments, case studies, and network analyses - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Proposals must advance fundamental understanding of organizations using scientific methods - Focus is on basic research, not implementation or evaluation of specific organizational programs - Proposals must address intellectual merit and broader impacts - Eligibility is unrestricted; open to all qualified applicants

Description

The Science of Organizations (SoO) program funds basic research to improve the design, development, deployment, management, and effectiveness of organizations of all kinds. The program supports research that advances fundamental understanding of how organizations develop, form, and operate using scientific methods to develop and test theories and frameworks. Funded research aims to provide generalizable insights valuable to business practitioners, policy-makers, and research communities. The program welcomes diverse intellectual perspectives and research methods, focusing on organizational systems of coordination, management, and governance.

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