BSSR News and Announcements

Recent announcements from the OBSSR and NIH as well as recent stories in the news about OBSSR.

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Now Accepting Applications: 2027 NIH mHealth Training Institute

Applications are now open for the 2027 National Institutes of Health (NIH) mobile health Training Institute (mHTI), a premier program dedicated to developing the next generation of transdisciplinary researchers in mobile health (mHealth).…

NIH OBSSR Postdoctoral Fellowships

Are you a doctoral-level researcher passionate about the intersection of behavioral science, data, and public health? The NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences (OBSSR) is accepting applications for tw…

Remembering OBSSR’s Inaugural Director, Norman B. Anderson, Ph.D.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Dr. Norman B. Anderson, Ph.D., a trailblazer in the field of behavioral and social sciences research. Dr. Anderson, who served as the inaugural Director of the Office of Behavioral and Social Scien…
Dr. Jane. M. Simoni Selected as NIH Associate Director for Behavioral and Social Sciences and Director, Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research 
I am pleased to announce the selection of Jane M. Simoni, Ph.D., as NIH Associate Director for Behavioral and Social Sciences Research, and Director of the NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR). She will join NIH on July 30, 2…
Transition in Acting Director, OBSSR and NIH Acting Associate Director for Behavioral and Social Sciences Research
This BSSR News post announces the retirement of Dr. Christine Hunter and interim OBSSR acting director Dr. Wendy B. Smith.
NIH HSA, SBSA and HSPA Job Announcements
Applications for the below positions (NIH-wide and open to NIH and outside NIH applicants) will be accepted through the NIH Global HSA, SBSA and HSPA announcements on USAJOBS (usajobs.gov). The HSA and SBSA positions are expected to post mid-Septembe…
Resources for PAR-22-233: Time-Sensitive Opportunities for Health Research (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
The NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) has released a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) PAR-22-233: Time-Sensitive Opportunities for Health Research (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed).
Input requested on scientific priorities and cross-cutting themes for OBSSR Strategic Plan 2023-2028

OBSSR is seeking input on scientific priorities and cross-cutting themes for the OBSSR Strategic Plan 2023-2028. OBSSR’s mission is to enhance the impact of health related behavioral and social sciences research (BSSR); coordinate BSSR conducted o…

NIH Research to Prevent Firearm Injury and Mortality
NIH news post discusses firearm violence prevention research.
Media Availability: Experts provide multidisciplinary insight on the state of the American opioid and pain crises
This special issue shares diverse perspectives on biopsychological, behavioral and social research gaps and opportunities to address the pain and opioid crises, and highlights new collaborations for scientific advancements.