Advocacy
Basic Behavioral Science and NIGMS
For several years, the National Institute of General Medical Sciences has ignored Congressional requests to include basic behavioral research in their portfolio. Many of these requests came in the form of appropriations report language, and cited the public law that required NIGMS to conduct such research.
Behavioral Science at NIH
APS works with Congress to consistently support behavioral science throughout NIH.
- House Appropriations FY 08 Report Language on Behavioral Science
- Senate Appropriations FY 08 Report Language on Behavioral Science
APS Honors Representative Patrick Kennedy
Representative Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) has championed the basic behavioral research cause at NIH, particularly when it comes to NIGMS. APS recently thanked Congressman Kennedy for all that he has done to support our science.
Recent Government Relations Observer articles
A sampling of recent articles in the Observer.
- May 2007, From There to Here: Testifying Before Congress
- February 2007, Congress Reauthorizes NIH
- December 2006, NIH To Enhance Interdisciplinary Research with Behavioral Science
- October 2006, NIDA Trains Judges in Behavioral Research and Intervention
- June2006, All That's Gold Does Not Glitter
- May 2006, Basic Behavioral Research in Flux at NIH
- May 2006, Basic Behavioral Science at NIH: A Chronology
- May 2006, NIMH Might Be (Partly) Right
- April 2006, Social Policy and Subjective Well-Being
Research Training
Behavioral science research training should be more of a priority at NIH because of the central role of behavior in health.
Education Research
The field of education research, touching cognitive development, child behavior, and neuroscience, has been seen a flurry of activity in recent years.
Homeland Defense
Behavioral science can play a large role in the scope and structure of the Department of Homeland Security, from using behavioral science research to prevent further attacks to using behavioral research to cope with the trauma and grief that another tragedy will bring.