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Science and Technology Studies (STS) Grant

NSF offers this federal opportunity for work related to Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research.…

Official application

Award

Not specified

Deadline

February 2, 2027

108 days

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Decision snapshot

Potential award

Not specified

Official deadline

February 2, 2027

108 days

Eligibility evidence

1 confirmed criterion

5 checks available

Application load

Moderate effort

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Confirm eligibility

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Eligibility requirementsQuestion 1 of 5
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Does your proposed work directly align with Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research, Health?

What does this mean?

Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research, Health

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Nonprofit status

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Geography

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Organization size

No organization-size limit was captured.

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Program area

Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research, Health

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inferred

Population served

No specific population was captured.

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Matching funds

No cost share is indicated.

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Registrations

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inferred

Exclusions

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Understand the opportunity

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Plain-English explanation

Plain-English explanation

NSF offers this federal opportunity for work related to Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research. Organizations serving National should verify the requirements below before committing proposal time.

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Strong-fit project signals

Projects should demonstrate a direct, substantive connection to Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research. This is directional guidance, not an eligibility determination.

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What this grant funds

Synopsis of Program:

Science and Technology Studies (STS) is an interdisciplinary field that investigates the conceptual foundations, historical developments and social contexts of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), including medical science. The STS program supports proposals across a broad spectrum of research that uses historical, philosophical and social scientific methods to investigate STEM theory and practice. STS research may be empirical or conceptual; specifically, it may focus on the intellectual, material or social facets of STEM.

Additional Resources

SBE Office of Multidisciplinary Activities (SMA) Convergence Accelerator (C-Accel)

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Decision economics

Size the opportunity

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Award range
Not specified
Total program funding
$6,200,000
Expected awards
Not specified
Geography
National
Cost share
Not indicated
Assistance listing
Not specified

Mission alignment

Compare your program with Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research.

Geographic fit

National

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Working plan

Build the application

The generated milestones are planning aids. Only the official notice establishes required dates.

Requirements captured

Other requirements
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Organization limit varies by the type of proposal: Standard Research Grants and Grants for Collaborative Research: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. Non-profit, Non-academic Organizations. Scholars Awards: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. Non-profit, Non-academic Organizations. Professional Development Grants: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. Non-profit, Non-academic Organizations. Research Community Development Grants: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. Non-profit, Non-academic Organizations. Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education. Conference Support: No limitations.  See the PAPPG for a description of each eligible category of proposer *Who May Serve as PI: PI eligibility limit varies by the type of proposal. See Section II. Program Description for detailed information about each type of proposal.
Submission system
Grants.gov
Attachments
NSF Publication 22-629
Contact
U.S. National Science Foundation · grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov · 703-292-4203

Official deadline

February 2, 2027

Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.

  1. Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.

  2. Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.

  3. Draft the narrative and detailed budget.

  4. Complete compliance review and collect attachments.

  5. Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

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Source record

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Source
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Last checked
10/16/2026, 1:18:55 PM
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10/16/2026, 1:19:18 PM
Review
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Material changes

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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about Science and Technology Studies (STS) Grant.
Is Science and Technology Studies (STS) Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is February 2, 2027, with 108 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 10/16/2026.

How much funding does Science and Technology Studies (STS) Grant provide?

Science and Technology Studies (STS) Grant lists Not specified per award. The total program funding recorded is $6,200,000. The expected number of awards has not been captured, so the award range alone should not be treated as an estimate of competitiveness.

Who can apply to Science and Technology Studies (STS) Grant?

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does Science and Technology Studies (STS) Grant require matching funds?

No cost-share requirement is indicated in the captured source facts. Applicants should still verify the official budget instructions in case an amendment, program track, or specific cost category carries additional conditions.

What should I prepare before applying to Science and Technology Studies (STS) Grant?

Moderate effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from February 2, 2027 using the preparation plan above.