NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Coordinating Committee Agenda
NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Coordinating Committee Agenda
Ontology Development and its Use in the Behavioral and Social Sciences
In 2023, following publication of a scientific consensus report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and approval by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Council of Councils, OBSSR launched its Ontology Program.
Reflecting on OBSSR’s Major Achievements of 2024
Since its inception, OBSSR has been a leader in advancing behavioral and social sciences research (BSSR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), championing science that improves health outcomes and reduces disparities. This year was no exception.
The Future of Scientific Conferencing: Behavioral and Social Science Insights
I vividly remember attending my first scientific conference as a graduate student. A $150 travel award enabled me to book a discounted flight and hotel room, and a generous senior colleague gave me a ticket to the opening night gala! Gaining access to the field’s leaders, hearing cutting-edge talks, and connecting with fellow graduate students during poster sessions energized my commitment to research.
Announcing the OBSSR Strategic Plan 2025–2029
I’m proud to introduce the OBSSR Strategic Plan 2025–2029—OBSSR’s fourth strategic plan and my first as OBSSR Director. This update reflects a systematic 3-year planning process of assessing accomplishments, evaluating future directions, and collecting input from the research community, NIH staff, and federal and community partners.
Operational Priorities
Operational Priority 1: Collaborative Partnerships
OBSSR is committed to building mutually beneficial collaborations with NIH staff, federal agencies, and external partners to accelerate translation of BSSR evidence into programs, practice, and policies. To foster team science and enhance multidisciplinary research, OBSSR strategically provides co-funding support for NIH-wide initiatives that encompass OBSSR priorities and intersect with the interests of multiple NIH ICOs.
