Science of Science Approach to Analyzing and Innovating the Biomedical Research Enterprise (SoS:BIO)
Science of Science Approach to Analyzing and Innovating the Biomedical Research Enterprise (SoS:BIO) supports researchers developing social science studies and datasets to understand and improve biomedical research.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: February 9, 2027 (Full proposal target) | September 9, 2027 (Full proposal target)
Funding Amounts: $100,000–$250,000 in total costs per year for up to 4 years
Summary: Supports social science research and datasets that advance understanding of the biomedical research enterprise, from discovery to societal impact.
Key Information: Unaffiliated individuals cannot apply; proposals must demonstrate a clear relationship with biomedical sciences.
Description
SoS:BIO is a joint program of NSF’s Science of Science: Discovery, Communication and Impact program and NIH’s National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). It supports social science research that explains how the biomedical research enterprise functions and how it can be improved. Projects may develop theories, models, analytical tools, data and metrics, including datasets made accessible for science of science research.
Topics include funding approaches, institutional and federal policies, collaboration and team science, workforce labor markets, scientific communication, and the public health, economic and societal outcomes of biomedical investments. The program also welcomes research on participation barriers, diverse talent, research infrastructure and regional capacity, clinical trial participation, and evidence-informed policymaking. Interdisciplinary research and broadening participation are high priorities.
