[U.S. National Science Foundation](https://www.nsf.gov/)

Proposals accepted anytime

No specified limit; typical NSF social science awards are $100,000–$500,000 over 1–3 years

Supports basic research advancing understanding of attitudes, behavior, and institutions related to public policy and public services.

--- ## Description The Accountable Institutions and Behavior (AIB) Program funds basic scientific research that enhances knowledge of attitudes, behavior, and institutions related to public policy and the provision of public services. The program welcomes theoretically motivated, conceptually precise, methodologically rigorous, and empirically oriented research. Areas of interest include individual and group decision-making, political institutions (appointed or elected), attitude and preference formation, electoral processes and voting, public administration, and public policy. Both single-case and comparative studies (across time or contexts) are supported. Applied research is not funded. In addition to research grants, the program supports research experiences for undergraduate students, infrastructural activities, and methodological innovations. Researchers are also encouraged to explore related NSF programs in Law and Science, Security and Preparedness, and Research Infrastructure in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. --- ## Due Dates - Proposals accepted anytime --- ## Funding Amount - No explicit upper or lower limit on award size or duration. - Typical awards in this area range from $100,000 to $500,000 for projects lasting 1–3 years, but budgets should be appropriate to the project scope and justified in the proposal. --- ## Eligibility - Unrestricted: open to universities, colleges, non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, and other entities. - Principal Investigators should have demonstrated expertise and capability to carry out the proposed research. - International collaborations allowed, but primary funding is to U.S. institutions. --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted via [NSF’s FastLane](https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/), [Research.gov](https://www.research.gov/), or [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/). - All proposals must comply with the current [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1). - Proposals should be theoretically and methodologically rigorous and should clearly articulate their relevance to the AIB program’s objectives. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Additional Information - The program does not support applied research. - Proposals may include research experiences for undergraduates and methodological or infrastructural innovations. - Applicants are encouraged to review related NSF programs for potential overlap or collaboration opportunities. --- ## External Links - [NSF AIB Program Page](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/aib-accountable-institutions-behavior) - [AIB Program Description and Details](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505715) - [Browse Funded Projects](https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/advancedSearchResult?ProgEleCode=120Y00&BooleanElement=Any&BooleanRef=Any&ActiveAwards=true#results) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) - [Apply via Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/320098) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Organization | |----------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------|--------------| | Jan E. Leighley | [jleighle@nsf.gov](mailto:jleighle@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-2496 | SBE/SES | | Lee D. Walker | [lwalker@nsf.gov](mailto:lwalker@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-7174 | SBE/SES | | NSF Grants.gov Support | [grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov](mailto:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) | — | NSF |

Accountable Institutions and Behavior

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