National Science Foundation Advisory Panel Meetings
Federal agencies funding the behavioral and brain sciences hold advisory meetings open to the public. FABBS regularly attends these meetings to benefit from informative presentations and engaged deliberation on policy and practice, as well as to interact with members and …
NSF-NSB Commission Outlines Ideas to Improve Merit Review Process
In 2022, the National Science Board (NSB) formed a Commission to evaluate the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) process for reviewing grant applications, the first comprehensive review of NSF’s merit review process in more than a decade. Following nearly two years …
NSF SOGI and Climate Research Opportunities and Budget Updates
August has been a busy month for the National Science Foundation (NSF). The agency announced new funding opportunities of interest to FABBS members, Strengthening the Evidence Base Related to Broadening the Participation of LGBTQI+ Individuals in STEM and Exploring the …
New Chair Sets Vision for National Science Board
The National Science Board (NSB) met in person on July 24th and 25th at the National Science Foundation (NSF) headquarters in Alexandria, VA.
See recording of open sessions from Day 1 and the agenda.
Chairman’s Address
This was the first …
President Biden Unveils 2025 Budget Request
On Monday, March 11th, President Biden released his 2025 Budget. The President’s request is in accordance with the 2023 Fiscal Responsibility Act’s mandatory topline limits on discretionary spending. Any additional funding would have to be passed in supplemental appropriations.
Here …
NSF Appoints Science Policy Scholar to Lead SBE Directorate
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced the appointment of Dr. Kaye Husbands Fealing to lead the Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) Directorate. Her first day will be April 22. Dr. Husbands Fealing currently serves as the Dean of …
