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NIH OBSSR ORISE Fellowships Accepting Applications

OBSSR is seeking two postdoctoral fellows interested in advancing behavioral and social sciences in federal health research projects that intersect with behavioral science, data, and public health.

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Recent Discoveries in Basic Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Webinar

Join us on Sept. 9, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. ET for a webinar exploring how discoveries in the fundamental mechanisms of human behavior can advance health and well-being. This webinar is the final event in the 2026 NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Festival Webinar Series, highlighting innovative BSSR and its impact on health.

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OBSSR Connector July Newsletter

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BSSR Highlights

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Breaking the Cycle: A Multilevel Childhood Intervention That Disrupts the Intergenerational Cycle of Violence

Beyond the Individual: How Multilevel Social Environments Shape Substance Use in Older Adults

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When Stress and Chemical Exposures Collide: How Psychosocial Experiences May Shape Birth Outcomes

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BSSR Accomplishments

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Many people that are diagnosed with OCD experience serious impairment in areas such as meeting work obligations, household maintenance, and social and intimate relationships. BSSR has been pivotal in developing interventions that can reduce OCD symptoms long-term.

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Intimate Partner Violence

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