Research on the Science and Technology Enterprise: Indicators, Statistics, and Methods (NCSES S&T)
Research grant supporting studies on science and technology indicators and statistics by utilizing data to enhance methodologies and promote research in the field.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: January 21, 2025 | June 17, 2025 | March 4, 2026 | June 16, 2026 | January 19, 2027
Funding Amounts: ~$1,500,000 total annually; 5–10 awards/year; typical dissertation awards up to $15,000; standard/project awards vary by scope.
Summary: Supports research, methodology, and data dissemination projects to advance indicators, statistics, and methods related to the science and technology enterprise, with emphasis on use of NCSES data.
Description
This program, administered by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) at NSF, funds research projects, doctoral dissertation improvement awards, conferences, and methodological innovations that contribute to the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data on the U.S. and international science and technology (S&T) enterprise. Projects may address improved survey methodologies, the development of new or improved S&T indicators, exploration of alternative data sources, innovations in data communication, and training in the use of large-scale datasets. The program encourages proposals that use NCSES data or combine NCSES with other sources, and aims to broaden participation in STEM research and data science.
