Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research

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The Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) designed to enhance, coordinate, and communicate health-related behavioral and social sciences research (BSSR). It aims to integrate these sciences into the broader NIH research mission.

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Mission

The mission of OBSSR is to stimulate behavioral and social sciences research within the NIH framework, focusing on how social and behavioral factors influence health, disease prevention, and health outcomes. It supports the translation of this research into effective health interventions and policies.[1]

Parent organization

OBSSR is situated within the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI) in the Office of the Director at the NIH.[2]

Legislation

The OBSSR was established by the NIH Revitalization Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. § 283c), which mandated its creation to coordinate behavioral and social sciences research across NIH.[3]

Number of employees

While specific numbers are not publicly stated, OBSSR operates with a staff that includes scientists, policy analysts, and administrative personnel.

Organization structure

OBSSR's structure includes:

  • Director who leads the office.
  • Deputy Director for support and coordination.
  • Scientific Development and Coordination Section for managing research initiatives.
  • Policy, Planning and Analyses Section for strategic planning and policy.
  • Communications staff for disseminating research findings.

List of programs

- Coordinating trans-NIH initiatives on behavioral and social sciences. - Supporting research training and career development. - Funding opportunities for behavioral and social sciences research. - Hosting workshops, conferences, and webinars. - Development of research tools, like the e-Source for research methods.

Last total enacted budget

Exact budget figures for OBSSR are not separately disclosed; it operates within the broader NIH budget. For FY 2023, NIH's total budget was approximately $47.4 billion.[4]

Leader

The leader of OBSSR holds the title Director.

Services provided

OBSSR services include coordinating research efforts, providing funding for behavioral and social sciences projects, offering training and career development opportunities, and promoting the integration of behavioral and social sciences research into NIH's broader health research efforts. They also engage in public education about the impact of behavioral and social sciences on health.[5]

Regulations overseen

OBSSR does not directly oversee regulations but influences research policies and priorities within NIH, particularly concerning how behavioral and social factors are considered in health research.

Headquarters address

31 Center Drive, Building 31, Room B1C19, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA

Website

https://obssr.od.nih.gov/

Wikipedia article

There is no specific Wikipedia article for OBSSR, but it's mentioned in contexts related to NIH: wikipedia:National Institutes of Health

  1. ↑ https://obssr.od.nih.gov/about-obssr
  2. ↑ https://dpcpsi.nih.gov/
  3. ↑ https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section283c&num=0&edition=prelim
  4. ↑ https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/what-we-do/budget
  5. ↑ https://obssr.od.nih.gov/
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