Consortium of Social Science Associations

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… The post New Action Alert: Urge Congress to Save NSF’s Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate! appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Association…

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… The post Did you submit comment to OMB on the Uniform Guidance Proposed Rule? appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .

Caroline Seo started as COSSA’s policy intern in June. Before she signs off, she provided some reflections from her time at COSSA! How did you learn about COSSA and the… The post Meet COSSA’s Policy Intern: Caroline Seo appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .

The most recent Why Social Science? post comes from Dr. Kenneth A. Bollen from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill about how social sciences, though imperfect, remain our best and most… The post Kenneth A. Bollen Answers “Why Social Science?” appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .

Before departing for August recess, the Senate passed a bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) that would extend current federal funding through December 11 to allow Congress additional time to complete the… The post Senate Advances Continuing Resolution That Would Temporarily Block OMB Rule appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .

On August 6, Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), who serves as the Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, and Representative George Whitesides (D-CA) sent a letter to… The post House Science Committee Democrats Demand Answers about OSTP’s Use of NSF Funds appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .

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… The post Trump Administration Rescinds Title VI Regulations for NSF and other Agencies appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .

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 of Education… The post AAU Releases ‘Leading University Reports’ on NSF and IES Slow Grant Making appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .

As August recess rapidly approaches, the House Appropriations Committee passed a continuing resolution (CR) to extend current funding beyond the end of the fiscal year on September 30, to December… The post House Passes CR Ahead of August Recess appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .

Both the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (CST) and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (SST) held hearings recently regarding the American scientific research enterprise. The House… The post House and Senate Committees Hold Hearings on the State of American Science appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .

On July 15, the House Select Committee on China held a hearing titled, Protecting American Innovation: The Federal Research Security Enterprise. Witnesses included: Mr. Jeremy Ison, Chief of Staff to the… The post House Select Committee on China Holds Hearing on Federal Research Security appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .

Earlier this month, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) release a report, Science: A New Golden Age. The report calls for a shift in the way research is… The post White House Issues ‘Golden Age of Science’ Report and 2028 Research Priorities appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .

The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), the statistical arm of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is currently accepting applications for a new Director. Interested applicants should… The post NCHS Opens Applications for New Director appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .

The American Academy of Political and Social Science (AAPSS) announced they are currently accepting nominations for the 2027 Daniel Patrick Moynihan Prize in Social Science and Public Policy. The Moynihan Prize is… The post Call for Nominations: AAPSS 2027 Moynihan Prize appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .

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… The post “Why Social Science?” Organization Update appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .

As previously reported, consideration of the fiscal year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills slowed as Congress left Washington for a two-week July 4th recess. While the House managed to advance all twelve… The post Congress Returns from July Recess appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .

On June 30, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government held an oversight hearing on the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) with testimony from Director Russell Vought. During… The post House Appropriations Committee holds OMB Oversight Hearing appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .

More than 340,000 public comments have been submitted in response to the proposed rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, that seeks to make major changes to the Uniform Guidance governing federal financial assistance, including federal… The post Scientific Community Responds in Force to OMB Proposed Rule appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .

The so-called “Department of Government Efficiency” or DOGE, which was created by executive order on President Trump’s first day in office, was officially dismantled on July 4 in accordance with the termination… The post The “DOGE” Era Ends appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .

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 the administration of these… The post Department of Education Proposes Rule to Eliminate Title VI and Fulbright-Hays Regulations appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .