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Over the summer the National Science Foundation (NSF) took several actions that appear to further the Administration’s plans to shut down the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate (SBE). As… The post NSF Skips SBE Funding Opportunity, Limits GRFP Eligibility appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .

COSSA’s 2025 Annual Report is now available. Read it to learn more about COSSA’s activities and successes over the past year. Find out how your organization can become a member of… The post COSSA Releases 2025 Annual Report appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .

As previously reported, before leaving Washington for summer recess the House and Senate each passed versions of a continuing resolution (CR) aimed at avoiding a government shutdown when the fiscal year… The post Congress Delays Funding Bills to December, Temporarily Blocks Uniform Guidance Changes appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .

The U.S. Department of Education has proposed significant changes to its grant regulations that could affect colleges and universities, state education agencies, school districts, and other federal grantees. The proposed rule,… The post Education Department Latest Agency to Propose Changes to Grant Rules appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .

The American Physical Society (APS) is seeking partnerships with the broader research community to develop recommendations to potentially shape the future activities of the National Science Foundation (NSF). The initiative,… The post American Physical Society Seeking Input into the Future of NSF appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .

Join the American Educational Research Association (AERA), a COSSA governing member, for the 2026 Annual Brown Lecture in Education Research on November 5, 2026 at 6:00pm EST. The lecture will feature Daniel… The post Save the Date: 2026 AERA Annual Brown Lecture in Education Research appeared first on Consortium of Social Science Associations .

On August 25, The American Statistical Association (ASA) released A Vision and Strategy for Remaking the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a report from the ASA’s project on re-envisioning NCES. The… The post ASA Releases Report on Remaking the National Center for Education Statistics appeared first on 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 .