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Your Voice for Social Science in Washington.
Applications are open to policymakers & practitioners with innovative ideas, emerging research questions, or collaborative projects related to workforce development policy. Stay tuned for the researcher application! Learn more: https://ow.ly/HMvb50ZoLOK
#WhySocialScience? Because Look at the Alternatives! Check out our latest guest post from Dr. Kenneth A. Bollen of UNC Chapel Hill about how social sciences remain our best and most reliable hope for understanding and solving many of the crises we face. www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2026/7/...
Because Look at the Alternatives! — Why Social Science?
Recent Gallup polling shows that Americans believe government dysfunction, skyrocketing costs of living, economic inequality, and healthcare affordability are the most critical challenges facing our…
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White House Issues ‘Golden Age of Science’ Report & 2028 Research Priorities, House Passes CR Ahead of August Recess, and More in the latest issue of the Washington Update 📃 Read more ➡️ cossa.org/category/vol...
Issue 15 (July 28) | Washington Update
White House Issues ‘Golden Age of Science’ Report & 2028 Research Priorities, House Passes CR Ahead of August Recess, and More
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Our Why Social Science posts are now sortable by topic! You can find the menus on the COSSA website or on the Why Social Science archive. 🎉 Read more and use the categories to find real world examples of how the social and behavioral sciences improve our lives ➡️ cossa.org/why-social-s...
"Why Social Science?" Organization Update
Our Why Social Science? posts are now sortable by topic. You can find the menus on the COSSA website or on the Why Social Science? archive. Use the categories to find real world examples of how…
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REQUEST FOR COMMENT 🗣️ Department of Education: International Education Programs and Fulbright-Hays Program; Recission of Regulations Comments must be submitted by July 31, 2026 ➡️ www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
Department of Education: International Education Programs and Fulbright-Hays Program; Recission of Regulations
The Secretary of Education proposes to rescind the International Education Programs regulations and the Fulbright-Hays Program Regulations to provide the Department of Education (ED) with greater flexibility in carrying out its statutory authority to implement these programs and to enable...
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! The AAPSS is currently accepting nominations for the 2027 Moynihan Prize. 🏆️ Nominations must be submitted by November 1, 2026. Learn more ➡️ www.aapss.org/moynihan/
The Moynihan Prize – AAPSS
The Daniel Patrick Moynihan Prize was created in 2007 to honor one of the AAPSS's distinguished fellows, the late Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
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Applications close July 31 for the LEGO Foundation Fellowship, a global research fellowship for researchers whose work can strengthen understanding of how children thrive across diverse contexts. Apply now: www.ssrc.org/programs/the-lego-foundation-fellowship/application-details/
The LEGO Foundation Fellowship: Application Details
The LEGO Foundation Fellowship is a global initiative supporting researchers working to deepen our understanding of how children thrive. Spanning disciplines from education and psychology to public he...
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On July 1, Neil Shubin began his tenure as president of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and Monica Bertagnolli as president of National Academy of Medicine (NAM). 🎉 Read full announcements ➡️ cossa.org/nas-and-nam-...
NAS and NAM Name Neil Shubin and Monica Bertagnolli as New Presidents | COSSA
On July 1, Neil Shubin began his tenure as president of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and Monica Bertagnolli as president of National Academy of Medicine (NAM). Prior to…
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On July 1, the Dept of Edu issued a proposed rule, "International Education Programs and Fulbright-Hays Program; Recission of Regulations", that would rescind federal regulations related to the administration of these programs. 📝 Public comments due July 31. Learn more ➡️ cossa.org/department-o...
Department of Education Proposes Rule to Eliminate Title VI and Fulbright-Hays Regulations
On July 1, the Department of Education issued a proposed rule, International Education Programs and Fulbright-Hays Program; Recission of Regulations, that would rescind federal regulations related to…
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Congress Returns from July Recess, Scientific Community Responds in Force to OMB Proposed Rule, and More in the latest issue in the Washington Update. 📃 Read more ➡️ cossa.org/category/vol...
Issue 14 (July 14) | Washington Update
Congress Returns from July Recess, Scientific Community Responds in Force to OMB Proposed Rule, and More
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Tomorrow is the last day to submit a nomination for APPAM awards. Don't forget - you can, and should, self-nominate! Learn more: https://ow.ly/o13z50ZlzGG
Whether you are new to advocacy and looking to dip your toe in the policy process, or you are already active in communicating with policymakers and want new ideas, COSSA's At-Home Advocacy Guide is for you ➡️ cossa.org/wp-content/u...
COSSA's At-Home Advocacy Guide
Your guied to advocating for social and behavioral science research, funding, and policy without leaving home.
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🚨 COMMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY AUG 24, 2026 🚨 NSF is announcing plans to renew and revise its collection for its financial assistance policies and procedures. NSF is providing the opportunity for public comment on this action. ➡️ www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
Comment Request- NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to renew and revise its collection for its financial assistance policies and procedures. In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, NSF is providing the opportunity for public comment on this action.
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Read on for COSSA’s analysis of the House LHHS appropriations bill and how it compares to the President’s budget request and current funding ➡️ cossa.org/cossas-analy...
COSSA's Analysis of the FY 2027 House LHHS Appropriations Bill for Federal Science Agencies | COSSA
On June 9, the House Appropriations Committee advanced its version of the fiscal year (FY) 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations bill, which…
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My thoughts on why social science is important! Thanks to @cossa.bsky.social for the opportunity!!
Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA)@cossa.bsky.social · last mo.#WhySocialScience? Because Asking People Questions Provides Important and Necessary Insights 🧐 - New post from @olsonkm.bsky.social of @unlincoln.bsky.social! Read now ➡️ www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2026/6/...
📣 Consult @cossa.bsky.social (Consortium of Social Science Associations)’s "Save SBE Toolkit" for specific ways to act to protect SBE, such as telling your story if you’ve been a grantee and advocacy tips. buff.ly/0m4e5Pb (2/4)
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A consortium of Social Science Associations works to communicate the importance of social & behavioral science research to policymakers. The powerful stories come from people who express how it is…
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NSF is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to its grant policies. The changes are intended to bring NSF’s policy in line with OMB’s sweeping proposed revisions to federal grant regulations. Comments on the NSF proposal will be accepted through August 24 ➡️ cossa.org/nsf-seeks-co...
NSF Seeks Comment on Grant Policy Revisions, Due Aug. 24
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to its grant policies. The changes are intended to bring NSF’s policy in line with the White House Office of…
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Over the weekend, the Senate departed Capitol Hill for a two-week July 4 recess, and are not scheduled to return until July 13, leaving only a few weeks until August recess to consider their appropriations bills. Read COSSA's coverage ➡️ cossa.org/senate-depar...
Senate Departs for July Recess After Appropriations Markups Delayed | COSSA
Over the weekend, the Senate departed Capitol Hill for a two-week July 4 recess, and are not scheduled to return until July 13, leaving only a few weeks until August…
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Senate Departs for July Recess After Appropriations Markups Delayed, Resources for Commenting on OMB Proposed Rule, and More in the latest Washington Update. 📃 Read more ➡️ cossa.org/category/vol...
Issue 13 (June 30) | Washington Update
Senate Departs for July Recess After Appropriations Markups Delayed, Resources for Commenting on OMB Proposed Rule, and More
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#WhySocialScience? Because Asking People Questions Provides Important and Necessary Insights 🧐 - New post from @olsonkm.bsky.social of @unlincoln.bsky.social! Read now ➡️ www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2026/6/...
Because Asking People Questions Provides Important and Necessary Insights — Why Social Science?
Data are everywhere. Data are collected as we browse the internet, purchase items from stores, pay our taxes, go to the doctor’s office, enroll our children in school, and travel using a car or…
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On July 1, join COSSA for the next members-only Headlines Webinar focused on providing guidance on The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB)'s Proposed Rule. 📅: July 1 @ 2pm ET 🔗: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Guidance on OMB’s Proposed Rule
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Reminder to Register! 📝 On June 25 at 1:00pm EST, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) will be hosting a Federal Justice Statistics Program Webinar. Learn more and register now ➡ cossa.org/register-now...
Register Now: Federal Justice Statistics Program Webinar | COSSA
On June 25 at 1:00pm EST, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) will be hosting a Federal Justice Statistics Program Webinar. BJS statisticians will present an in-depth introduction to the Federal…
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COSSA is thrilled to welcome @uoregon.bsky.social as its newest member! cossa.org/cossa-welcom...
COSSA Welcomes the University of Oregon as its Newest Member | COSSA
COSSA is thrilled to welcome the University of Oregon as its newest member! UO is a leading public research institution and currently ranks 26th on COSSA’s annual list of top universities competing…
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“COSSA and the broader research community simply would not be who we are without Ken’s decades of scholarship and service.” - COSSA Executive Director Wendy Naus Remembering Ken Prewitt ➡️ cossa.org/remembering-...
Remembering Ken Prewitt | COSSA
Earlier this month the COSSA community lost one of its most stalwart champions and dedicated public servants, Dr. Kennith Prewitt. Ken’s connections with COSSA run deep, having served numerous…
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