NSF Science of Science: Discovery, Communication, and Impact (SoS:DCI)

About this grant

The SoS:DCI program supports research designed to increase the public value of scientific activity. It funds projects that examine the productivity and effectiveness of the scientific enterprise, including grantmaking mechanisms, research infrastructure, and the impact of funding programs.

Details verified from the funder's page on July 1, 2026. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official National Science Foundation page before submitting.

How to apply

1. Read the guidelines on the National Science Foundation website and confirm your organization qualifies.
2. Gather your basics: mission, the problem you address, your program plan, and a budget for what you'd do with the funding.
3. Write the proposal — or have GrantOrb draft it for you from your organization's profile, tailored to NSF Science of Science: Discovery, Communication, and Impact (SoS:DCI), in minutes instead of weeks.