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The OBSSR strategic plan is grounded in the principle of health for all. This is achieved when everyone has the best opportunity to be as healthy as possible. BSSR can contribute to this principle by identifying and addressing the social, economic, and environmental factors that contribute to health disparities and impede health and well-being for all people.
OBSSR will execute its strategic plan by bringing together key partners to identify gaps and opportunities in BSSR within the broader NIH research enterprise, particularly those not adequately addressed by individual NIH institutes and centers (ICs). We will continuously assess the plan’s implementation using both qualitative and quantitative methods, including portfolio analyses, systematic evaluation, and engagement in research policy. We will methodically measure and monitor the impact and progress of our initiatives against our strategic priorities.
OBSSR’s approach to priority setting involves engaging partners at various levels to gather feedback and ensure alignment with our mission and vision. This process emphasizes collaboration and transparency, incorporating many perspectives from a variety of partners. By fostering open dialogue with multiple internal and external groups, we can identify priorities that reflect the most pressing needs and opportunities within the BSSR arena.
OBSSR’s strategic plans align with our mission and vision to enhance behavioral and social sciences research (BSSR) that improves health outcomes for all. Each plan highlights scientific priorities that reflect key research challenges OBSSR is uniquely positioned to address. Because BSSR provides valuable insights into human behavior—including how individuals and groups think, feel, behave, and interact—findings from BSSR can inform interventions and public health strategies to directly affect health outcomes.
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