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A Science of Science Approach to Analyzing and Innovating the Biomedical Research Enterprise

Funds research into how biomedical research itself works — who does it, how it is funded, and what makes it productive. NSF and NIH pay jointly.

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This is science studying itself. NSF's Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences directorate and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences at NIH are jointly funding work that analyses the biomedical research enterprise using the methods of science-of-science policy research.

The two agencies came at it from different sides. NSF's Science of Science: Discovery, Communication and Impact pr

Science-of-science analysis of the biomedical research enterprise — how biomedical research is organised, funded, communicated and staffed, and what shapes its productivity and its workforce. Joint NSF and National Institute of General Medical Sciences funding.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.9 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$2M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: 23-569Source: www.grants.gov