A Science of Science Approach to Analyzing and Innovating the Biomedical Research Enterprise (SoS:BIO)

The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are partnering to support research projects focused on the biomedical research enterprise. The goal is to advance the scientific basis of science and innovation policy by drawing from the scientific expertise of the science of science policy research community. The partnership will result in a portfolio of high-quality research to provide scientific analysis of important aspects of the biomedical research enterprise and efforts to foster a diverse, innovative, productive, and efficient scientific workforce. • The NSF promotes the progress of science by maintaining the general health of research and education across all fields of science and engineering. • The NIH is the U.S. federal agency charged with supporting biomedical research in the U.S. • The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) within the NIH supports basic biomedical research that increases understanding of biological processes and lays the foundation for advances in disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. • Prospective investigators are strongly encouraged to discuss their proposals with the program officers before submission to determine project relevance to the priorities of both SBE and NIGMS.