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

Proposals accepted anytime

No specified minimum or maximum; award size and duration vary by project and proposal type

Supports research advancing theory and empirical knowledge on scientific discovery, communication, and the societal impact of science.

--- ## Description The Science of Science: Discovery, Communication and Impact (SoS:DCI) program funds research aimed at understanding and enhancing the public value of scientific activity. The program supports empirical and theoretical work on the mechanisms of scientific discovery, models and data that illuminate scientific communication, and the societal benefits of science including its role in evidence-based policymaking. SoS:DCI welcomes proposals from a wide range of disciplinary and methodological perspectives, including interdisciplinary and convergent research. Projects may focus on individual, organizational, or institutional levels, and address micro, meso, macro, or complex system scales. The program seeks transformative research that advances theory, develops new models or analytical tools, and rigorously assesses project impacts and policy implications. Priority is given to proposals with the potential to: - Strengthen the scientific workforce. - Broaden participation in science, especially from underrepresented groups and regions. - Increase America’s global leadership and competitiveness in science. Supported proposal types include: - Standard Research Grants - Collaborative Research Grants - Conference Grants - Biomedical research enterprise analysis (SoS:BIO) - Specialized cross-directorate NSF activities --- ## Due Dates - Proposals accepted anytime --- ## Funding Amount - No minimum or maximum award amount is specified. - Funding level and duration depend on the scope and type of proposal. - Standard research and conference grants are supported; consult the program for specifics. --- ## Eligibility - Open to all applicant types ("Unrestricted"). - Researchers from all disciplines and career stages are encouraged to apply. - Special encouragement for early-career researchers and those from underrepresented groups or regions. --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358882) or [NSF FastLane/Research.gov](https://www.research.gov/). - Follow the requirements in the [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1). - Include a robust data management plan to promote open science. - Address both intellectual merit and broader impacts, including societal and policy contributions. - For collaborative or cross-cutting proposals, review additional guidance on [NSF’s cross-directorate activities](https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities?f%5B0%5D=nsf_wide_cross_directorate%3A1). --- ## Additional Information - No cost-sharing or matching requirement. - The program places a strong emphasis on broadening participation in science. - For additional guidance, see: - [Broader Impacts information](https://new.nsf.gov/funding/learn/broader-impacts) - [Broader Impacts for SBE proposals](https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/broader-impacts-framework-proposals-submitted-nsfs) - [Frequently Asked Questions about SBE's Science of Science Programs](https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2023/nsf23073/nsf23073.jsp) --- ## External Links - [NSF Program Description PD-19-126Y](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505730) - [Official Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358882) - [NSF SoS:DCI Program Page](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/sosdci-science-science-discovery-communication-impact) - [Browse Recent Awards](https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/advancedSearchResult?ProgEleCode=125Y00&BooleanElement=Any&BooleanRef=Any&ActiveAwards=true#results) - [SoS:BIO Opportunity](https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/science-science-approach-analyzing-innovating) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Role/Notes | |--------------------|---------------------------------|---------------|--------------------| | NSF Grants.gov Support | [grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov](mailto:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) | — | Electronic submission issues | | Thomas S. Woodson, Program Director | [tswoodso@nsf.gov](mailto:tswoodso@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-8760 | SBE/SES Program Director |

Science of Science: Discovery, Communication and Impact

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