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2024 NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Festival

Join us for the 2024 NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (BSSR) Festival on November 6-7. The year’s festival features a keynote panel on artificial intelligence and a fireside chat with NIH Director, Monica Bertagnolli. Attend virtually or in-person.

DIRECTOR’S Spotlight

Announcing the OBSSR Strategic Plan 2025–2029

In her latest Director’s Spotlight, Dr. Simoni discusses her perspective on OBSSR’s strategic plan and the priorities guiding OBSSR’s efforts to advance behavioral and social sciences research at NIH over the next five years.

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OBSSR Connector Monthly Newsletter

Read the most recent information about behavioral and social sciences news and events, announcements, findings from recently published research, funding opportunities, and more.

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