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ClosedOpportunity 22-629

Science and Technology Studies

U.S. National Science Foundation

At a glance

Science and Technology Studies is a closed federal grant opportunity from U.S. National Science Foundation. The application deadline was August 3, 2026. Total estimated funding is $6.2M. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 47.075 (Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences).

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Key facts

Posted
Aug 27, 2022
Close date
Aug 3, 2026
Archive date
Sep 2, 2027
Award floor
Not specified
Award ceiling
Not specified
Est. total funding
$6,200,000
Expected awards
Not specified
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding instrument
Grant
Opportunity category
Discretionary

Who can apply

  • Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - Organization limit varies by the type of proposal: <ul> <li>Standard Research Grants and Grants for Collaborative Research: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. Non-profit, Non-academic Organizations.</li> <li>Scholars Awards: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. Non-profit, Non-academic Organizations.</li> <li>Professional Development Grants: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. Non-profit, Non-academic Organizations.</li> <li>Research Community Development Grants: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. Non-profit, Non-academic Organizations.</li> <li>Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants: U.S. Institutions of Higher Education.</li> <li>ConferenceSupport: No limitations.</li> </ul> See the <a href="https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg">PAPPG</a>for a description of each eligible category of proposer *Who May Serve as PI: <br />PI eligibility limit varies by the type of proposal. See Section II. Program Description for detailed information about each type of proposal.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

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

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Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 47.075

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$292M
FY25$219M
FY26$92.2M est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 47.075. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

U.S. National Science Foundation
grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov
703-292-4203

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Science and Technology Studies”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “Science and Technology Studies”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $6,200,000.

How do I apply for “Science and Technology Studies”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity 22-629), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

OpenALN 47.075

SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

U.S. National Science Foundation
Award range
$160K – $170K
Closes
Nov 4, 2026
Who can apply
Others (see notice)
Source: Grants.govVerified today
OpenALN 47.075

Archaeometry (AMTRY)

U.S. National Science Foundation
Award range
Amount not specified
Closes
Dec 1, 2026
Who can apply
Others (see notice)
Source: Grants.govVerified today