NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Festival

This year’s NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Festival will be held on November 6-7, 2024. For more details, visit the festival event page. Stay updated about this and other OBSSR events by subscribing to our mailing list.
Annual BSSR Research Festival

The annual NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (BSSR) Festival is organized by the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) and the NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Coordinating Committee (BSSR-CC). BSSR-CC members provide a broad view of NIH BSSR research projects, ensuring the festival showcases a diverse range of outstanding research from across the NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs).

This event informs OBSSR’s partners, the BSSR community, and NIH ICs about the latest NIH-funded BSSR, highlighting its impact and importance in biomedical research.

Festival Goals

The festival aims to:

  • Highlight the latest NIH-funded BSSR and its impact on human health and well-being.
  • Present exciting research results, emerging scientific areas, and health innovations in BSSR.
  • Leverage and enhance the synergy of NIH resources and expertise to advance NIH’s mission.

Learn More

To learn more about past festival and access meeting agenda and recordings, visit our Past NIH BSSR Festivals webpage.