Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA)
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Your Voice for Social Science in Washington.
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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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Support COSSA, Advance Social and Behavioral Science Research! Help support COSSA's advocacy efforts on behalf of the social and behavioral science community. 💪 Donate now ➡️ cossa.givingfuel.com/cossa-donati...
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Request for Information Reminder! 🚨 The NIH Common Fund is soliciting ideas for NIH-wide challenges and opportunities. Send your responses by September 19, 2026 ➡️ grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
Request for Information: NIH Common Fund is Soliciting Ideas for NIH-wide Challenges and Opportunities
The Common Fund supports bold scientific programs that catalyze discovery across all biomedical and behavioral research. These programs bring together investigators and...
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Last week, the National Science Foundation announced $1.5 billion in new funding opportunities—but none from its Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences. #neuroskyence By @callimcflurry.bsky.social www.thetransmitter.org/funding/futu...
Future unclear for U.S. federal funding of cognitive science
The NSF hasn’t shared new funding solicitations for its Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences or replaced outgoing program officers.
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The Moynihan Prize honors those who advance the public good through informed judgment and the application of social science research to policy and practice. AAPSS is now accepting nominations for the 2027 Prize! 🏆 Submit your nomination by Nov 1 ➡️ www.aapss.org/moynihan/
The Moynihan Prize – AAPSS
Research and evidence about society and the effectiveness of public policy make our nation stronger. The Moynihan Prize honors social scientists, public officials, and civic leaders who advance the public good through informed judgment and the application of social science research to policy and practice.
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Take a quick moment to send a message to your member of congress asking them to contact NSF immediately and urge them to abandon plans to dismantle the SBE directorate! 📢 Act NOW ➡️ cossa.org/action-cente...
Tell Congress to Save NSF's Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate!
As COSSA has been reporting, the Trump Administration has proposed eliminating the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBE) Directorate in FY 2027. Advocates have been working tirelessly over the last several months to demonstrate to Congress the importance of SBE...
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🚨NEW ACTION ALERT🚨 Call on your Members of Congress to contact NSF immediately and urge them to abandon plans to dismantle the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate ➡️ cossa.org/action-cente... #SaveSBE #WhySocialScience
Save NSF's Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate
As COSSA has been reporting, the Trump Administration has proposed eliminating the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBE) Directorate in FY 2027.
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.@apsphysics.aps.org launched NSF Forward: an initiative to develop bold, actionable recommendations that will help position the NSF to meet the evolving needs of the nation, its citizens, and science. 🔬 Want to help shape the future of NSF? Send your thoughts ➡️ www.aps.org/initiatives/...
NSF Forward
Learn about this initiative to help shape the future of the National Science Foundation and meet our leaders.
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On August 4, the National Science Foundation (NSF) released a notice of a new rule in the Federal Register to rescind portions of its Title VI regulations, effective immediately. Read more from the latest Washington Update ➡ cossa.org/trump-admini...
Trump Administration Rescinds Title VI Regulations for NSF and other Agencies
On August 4, the National Science Foundation (NSF) released a notice of a new rule in the Federal Register to rescind portions of its Title VI regulations, effective immediately. This comes after…
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The @aau.edu released two Leading University Reports in July on the slow-spend of appropriated funds within the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). 📰 Read more ➡ cossa.org/aau-releases...
AAU Releases ‘Leading University Reports’ on NSF and IES Slow Grant Making
The Association of American Universities (AAU) released two Leading University Reports in July on the slow-spend of appropriated funds within the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Institute…
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Did you submit comment to OMB on the Uniform Guidance Proposed Rule? It is time to share your comments with your members of Congress! 🗣️ Check out COSSA's guide on what to do next ➡️ cossa.org/did-you-subm...
Did you submit comment to OMB on the Uniform Guidance Proposed Rule?
It is time to share your comments with your members of Congress! Instructions below. As may you know, the White House Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) proposed rule on Regulation for Federal…
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House Science Committee Democrats Demand Answers about OSTP’s Use of NSF Funds, New COSSA Action Alert, and More in the latest issue of the Washington Update! 📃 Read on ➡️ cossa.org/category/vol...
Issue 16 (August 11) | Washington Update
House Science Committee Democrats Demand Answers about OSTP’s Use of NSF Funds, New COSSA Action Alert, and More
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Have you sent a letter to your member of Congress yet? It only takes a few seconds! 🚨 Urge them to abandon plans to dismantle the SBE Directorate ⬇️
Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA)@cossa.bsky.social · 4w ago🚨NEW ACTION ALERT🚨 Call on your Members of Congress to contact NSF immediately and urge them to abandon plans to dismantle the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate ➡️ cossa.org/action-cente... #SaveSBE #WhySocialScience
The Trump Administration has proposed eliminating the National Science Foundation’s Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBE) Directorate in FY 2027. This would be a devastating blow for research funding and Congress needs to hear that from you now. Follow @cossa.bsky.social for more updates!
Society for Personality and Social Psychology@spspnews.bsky.social · 4w agoU.S.-based SPSP members: Do you want to advocate for protecting social science funding, but can't make it to Washington? Let the lawmakers come to you during their August recess! Get started with the @cossa.bsky.social At-Home Advocacy Toolkit: ow.ly/9fHu50Zx2iG
U.S.-based SPSP members: Do you want to advocate for protecting social science funding, but can't make it to Washington? Let the lawmakers come to you during their August recess! Get started with the @cossa.bsky.social At-Home Advocacy Toolkit: ow.ly/9fHu50Zx2iG
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🚨NEW ACTION ALERT🚨 Call on your Members of Congress to contact NSF immediately and urge them to abandon plans to dismantle the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate ➡️ cossa.org/action-cente... #SaveSBE #WhySocialScience
Save NSF's Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate
As COSSA has been reporting, the Trump Administration has proposed eliminating the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBE) Directorate in FY 2027.
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AAG Honors and Awards are now open for nominations! Visit the AAG awards portal to find out about the many awards now open for nominations, including nominations for Honors and Fellows. buff.ly/UXfzjMz
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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Anyone employed by or affiliated with a COSSA member organization is eligible to receive our exclusive members-only emails! 📩 Subscribe here ➡️ cossa.org/members/mm-s...
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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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