Resources

Informational Resources

• Federal Agencies Supporting Social and Behavioral Science Research

• Congressional Resources

• Federal Funding of Social and Behavioral Science Research, by State

• College and University Rankings for Federal Social and Behavioral Science R&D

• Setting the Record Straight on “Wasteful Research”

• HOT TOPICS

• Why Social Science?

• Opportunities for Engagement

  • Nomination Opportunities
  • Funding Opportunities
  • Requests for Comment
  • Recent Reports
  • Open Positions
  • Fellowships & Professional Development

COSSA Events

• Social Science Solutions for Health, Public Safety, Computing, and Other National Priorities: Congressional Briefing – October 4, 2017

• WHY SOCIAL SCIENCE? Because Understanding Markets Can Save Lives: Congressional Briefing – April 18, 2017

• Webinars & Videos

• COSSA Conferences/Annual Meetings

  • 2018 Science Policy Conference & Social Science Advocacy Day
  • 2017 Science Policy Conference & Social Science Advocacy Day
  • 2016 Annual Meeting & Advocacy Day
  • 2015 Annual Meeting & Advocacy Day

Advocacy Resources

For more, see the TAKE ACTION page.

• COSSA Advocacy Handbook

• DID YOU KNOW? Fact Sheet on Contributions of the Social and Behavioral Sciences

• Contributions of Social & Behavioral Science Research to Issues of National Significance

• FY 2019
  • 2018 Legislative Agenda for Social and Behavioral Science Research
  • FY 2019 Talking Points:
    • FY 2019 Appropriations
    • Census Citizenship Question
  • FY 2019 Funding One-Pagers
    • FY 2019 Appropriations Requests 
    • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
    • Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
    • Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
• FY 2018:
  • FY 2018 Talking Points
  • FY 2018 Funding One-Pagers:
    • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
    • Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
    • Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill

• FY 2017:
  • FY 2017 Talking Points
  • FY 2017 Funding One-Pagers:
    • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
    • Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
    • Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
• FY 2016:
  • FY 2016 Talking Points
  • FY 2016 Funding One-Pagers:
    • National Science Foundation
    • National Institutes of Health
    • Federal Statistical Agencies
    • Department of Justice