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NIH Delays Clinical Trials Policy Enforcement. Now What?
NIH has released a new notice announcing that it is delaying enforcement of clinical trials policies for basic behavioral research, but reviews say that this notice has created more confusion in the process. [More]
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NSF Announces Competition for Developing Next “Big Ideas” for Funding
The National Science Foundation has announced the NSF 2026 Idea Machine, a competition dedicated to investing in the cutting-edge scientific questions of the next decade. It is open to everyone and will identify the NSF’s next 10 Big Ideas for future funding. [More]
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National Academies Statement on Harmful Consequences of Separating Families at the U.S. Border
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released a statement urging the US Department of Homeland Security to stop separating migrant children from their families, based on psychological science and other research. [More]
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Grad Students & Early Career Scientists: Apply for NAS Mirzayan Fellowship by Sept. 7
If you’re a graduate student or early-career researcher and interested in learning about science and technology policy in Washington, DC, consider applying for the Mirzayan Science & Technology Graduate Fellowship Program at the National Academies by September 7, 2018. [More]
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Holdren Emphasizes Behavioral Science in AAPSS Lecture
Former President's Science Advisor John Holdren gave a lecture on the prominent role behavioral and social science played in the Obama White House, stressing how science advice is critical to the functioning of the US executive branch. [More]
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Psychological Scientists Advocate for Value of Animal Research, Transparency
Nearly 600 individuals, including APS Fellows and other psychological scientists, have backed an open letter published in USA TODAY urging public support for animal research. [More]
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Microgrant Opportunity: Increasing Scientific Awareness Among US Election Candidates
Research!America has released a request for project proposals from student- and postdoc-led science policy groups for their Bipartisan Candidate Engagement Initiative. [More]
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RDOC: Bringing Integrative Science to the Classification of Mental Disorders
Learn about the Research Domain Criteria (RDoC), the National Institute of Mental Health's initiative aimed at reshaping mental health research. [More]
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NIH Funding for High-Priority Behavioral and Social Research Networks
The National Institute on Aging has released two new funding announcements encouraging submission of proposals to develop research networks dedicated to behavioral research connected to aging, Alzheimer’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease related dementias. [More]
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NIH Delays Clinical Trials Policy Enforcement. Now What?
NIH has released a new notice announcing that it is delaying enforcement of clinical trials policies for basic behavioral research, but reviews say that this notice has created more confusion in the process. … More
Psychological Scientists Advocate for Value of Animal Research, Transparency
Nearly 600 individuals, including APS Fellows and other psychological scientists, have backed an open letter published in USA TODAY urging public support for animal research… More
Grad Students & Early Career Scientists: Apply for NAS Mirzayan Fellowship by Sept. 7
If you’re a graduate student or early-career researcher and interested in learning about science and technology policy in Washington, DC, consider applying for the Mirzayan Science & Technology Graduate Fellowship Program at the National Academies by September 7, 2018… More
Microgrant Opportunity: Increasing Scientific Awareness Among US Election Candidates
Research!America has released a request for project proposals from student- and postdoc-led science policy groups for their Bipartisan Candidate Engagement Initiative… More
Graphic Warning Labels Linked to Reduced Sugary Drink Purchases
Warning labels that include photos linking sugary drink consumption with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay may reduce purchases of the drinks, a field study shows… More
NIH Releases Strategic Plan for Data Science
Following an open comment period seeking community input, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released its first-ever Strategic Plan… More