BSSR News - Archived Posts

Archived announcements from the OBSSR and NIH as well as archived stories in the news about OBSSR.

Archived BSSR News posts by Year

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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.
NIH seeks Associate Director for Behavioral and Social Sciences Research/Director, OBSSR
This is a vacancy announcement for the NIH Associate Director for Behavioral and Social Sciences Research and Director, Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) position.
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.