This program supports a broad spectrum of interdisciplinary research in Science and Technology Studies (STS), focusing on the conceptual foundations, historical developments, and social contexts of STEM fields. Funded projects may be empirical or conceptual and explore intellectual, material, or social aspects of STEM using historical, philosophical, and social scientific approaches.
Eligible applicants include U.S. Institutions of Higher Education and U.S. Non-profit, Non-academic Organizations for most proposal types. Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants are limited to U.S. Institutions of Higher Education. Conference support has no limitations.
