Science Policy Statements

CNSF Letter

The Association for Psychological Science (APS) has joined more than 300 scientific organizations in co‑signing a letter urging Congress to provide at least $9.9 billion for the National Science Foundation and restore its funding back to the FY23 level. The letter, coordinated by the Coalition for National Science Funding, underscores the importance of sustained investments in research to support scientific discovery, workforce development, and U.S. competitiveness. By adding our voice, APS affirms the essential role of psychological science within the broader scientific enterprise and our commitment to advocating for policies that enable research, training, and evidence‑based decision‑making.

BRAIN Initiative

The Association for Psychological Science (APS) is pleased to announce that we have co-signed, along with 149 other signatories, the recent memo organized by the American Brain Coalition advocating for enhanced support and funding of $468 million for the NIH BRAIN Initiative. The BRAIN Initiative aims to revolutionize our understanding of the human brain, and increased funding is essential to drive forward this groundbreaking research. Our collective effort underscores the importance of psychological science in addressing complex neurological and psychological challenges.

Ad Hoc Medical Research Sign-On Letter

APS joined over 500 organizations and institutions in recommending at least $51 billion in appropriations for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in FY27. The letter to Congress underscores the importance of sustaining discoveries that improve lives through strong NIH funding and calls on lawmakers to finalize appropriations promptly to support the agency’s critical work.

STEM EDU Community Sign-On Letter

APS and 44 other scientific societies and organizations are urging Congress to fund the National Science Foundation (NSF) at the highest level possible in FY 2026 appropriations and…

Community Sign-on Letter to Congress

APS joined 49 scientific societies and research institutions in urging Congress to protect and sustain funding for the Social, Behavioral, and Economic (SBE) Sciences Directorate at the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the FY 2026 appropriations process.

Amicus Brief – U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

APS joined 12 scientific societies to sign onto an amicus brief in a case brought by higher education organizations in Massachusetts against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The case argues that DHS is enforcing VISA regulations inconsistently and this is harming U.S. science.

Joint letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to withdraw the “Duration of Status” elimination rule

APS, with 38 science, education, policy organizations, has submitted comments to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) asking it to withdraw the proposed rule eliminating so-called “Duration of Status” admissions for all F-1 and J-1 students and exchange visitors.

Community Sign-On Letter Urging Congress to Sustain SBE Funding at NSF for FY26

APS joined more than 50 scientific societies and research organizations in a community letter urging Congress to protect and sustain funding for the Social, Behavioral, and Economic (SBE) Sciences Directorate at the National Science Foundation in the FY 2026 appropriations process.

Letter on Federal Support for Essential Research Costs from the Association of American Medical Colleges

Good Science Isn’t a Luxury; It’s a Necessity – community letter to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy

APS, along with 91 organizations, has sent this community letter to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to underscore a vital point: The gold standard for science exists. 

Good Science Isn’t a Luxury; It’s a Necessity – community letter to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy

The Campaign to Invest in America’s Workforce, Coalition for Health Funding, Coalition on Human Needs and Committee for Education Funding seek adequate funding for Labor-Health and Human Services-Education appropriations in FY 2026.

APS has endorsed a letter to congressional appropriators requesting they provide adequate funding for Labor-Health and Human Services-Education appropriations in FY 2026. The Labor-HHS-Education subcommittee fund health and education research, including funding for the National Institutes of Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services, CDC, and educational research programs.

Research!America Community Sign-on Letter on NIH Appropriations FY26

Reduction-in-Force (RIF) Transparency & Oversight Letter

Letter urging greater transparency and oversight regarding potential agency Reduction-in-Force (RIF) and reorganization plans.  

A Call for Constructive Engagement

Coalition for Health Funding’s Letter to House and Senate appropriators

ALLEA Statement on Threats to Academic Freedom and International Research Collaboration in the United States

Coalition Letter in Support of Science

Sign-on letter opportunity led by Council of Professional Associations on Federal Statistics (COPAFS)

Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research – Welcome Letter for the 119th Congress

“Thank You” to Senate Appropriations Committee and Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee leaders.

Community Sign-on Letter to NIMH Search Committee

NDD United Letter

Calling on Congress to reject cuts to NDD appropriations and instead set funding for fiscal year 2024.

GVP Research Funding Letter FY25

Provide $35 million for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), $25 million for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and $1 million for the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to conduct public health research into firearm morbidity and mortality prevention.