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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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…
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…
This BSSR News post announces the retirement of Dr. Christine Hunter and interim OBSSR acting director Dr. Wendy B. Smith.
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…
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).

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 news post discusses firearm violence prevention research.
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.
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.
This article provides materials and lessons learned from the NIH Workplace Climate and Harassment Survey to guide scientific institutions doing similar workforce surveys.