Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA)

08/31/2026

ACT NOW!! 📢

This is your URGENT reminder to send a message to your member of congress asking them to contact NSF immediately and urge them to abandon plans to dismantle the SBE directorate! ➡️

A consortium of Social Science Associations works to communicate the importance of social & behavioral science research to policymakers. The powerful stories come from people who express how it is like to apply for a federal grant, research, or watch as the findings reach audiences. Learn more.

08/28/2026

Support COSSA, Advance Social and Behavioral Science Research! Help support COSSA's advocacy efforts on behalf of the social and behavioral science community. 💪

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08/27/2026

Request for Information Reminder! 🚨

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Common Fund is soliciting ideas for NIH-wide challenges and opportunities. Send your responses by September 19, 2026 ➡️

NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Request for Information: NIH Common Fund is Soliciting Ideas for NIH-wide Challenges and Opportunities NOT-RM-26-004. RMOD

08/25/2026

The Moynihan Prize honors social scientists, public officials, and civic leaders who advance the public good through informed judgment and the application of social science research to policy and practice.

The American Academy of Political and Social Science (AAPSS) is now accepting nominations for the 2027 Prize! 🏆

Submit your nomination by November 1, 2026 ➡️

Senator Moynihan had a uniquely substantial influence over social policy and social science in the 20th century, and this prize recognizes social scientists, public officials, and civic leaders who carry on the late senator’s legacy of using informed judgment to advance the public good.

08/24/2026

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08/21/2026

Take a quick moment to send a message to your member of congress asking them to contact NSF immediately and urge them to abandon plans to dismantle the SBE directorate! 📢

Act NOW ➡️ https://cossa.org/action-center/take-action/ #/58

08/19/2026

The American Physical Society (with strategic partners) launched NSF Forward! This is an initiative to develop bold, actionable recommendations that will help position the NSF to meet the evolving needs of the nation, its citizens, and science. 🔬

Want to help shape the future of NSF? Learn more and send your thoughts ➡️

Learn about this initiative to help shape the future of the National Science Foundation and meet our leaders.

08/18/2026

On August 4, the National Science Foundation (NSF) released a notice of a new rule in the Federal Register to rescind portions of its Title VI regulations, effective immediately.

Read more from the latest Washington Update ➡ https://cossa.org/trump-administration-rescinds-title-vi-regulations-for-nsf-and-other-agencies/

08/17/2026

The Association of American Universities (AAU) released two Leading University Reports in July on the slow-spend of appropriated funds within the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). 📰

Read more ➡ https://cossa.org/aau-releases-leading-university-reports-on-nsf-and-ies-slow-grant-making/

08/14/2026

Did you submit comment to OMB on the Uniform Guidance Proposed Rule? It is time to share your comments with your members of Congress! 🗣️

Check out COSSA's guide on what to do next ➡️ https://cossa.org/did-you-submit-comment-to-omb-on-the-uniform-guidance-proposed-rule/