Applications Open for NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Early Career Workshop (02/13/26)
Posted: 1/28/2026 (Funding)
We are now accepting applications for the NIH Behavioral and Social Sciences Early Career Workshop. This opportunity provides early stage investigators with training on how to transform their research ideas into competitive NIH grant applications. The workshop includes strategies for developing strong NIH proposals, navigating the peer review process, and building a professional network to support a successful research career. The application submission deadline is February 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
This workshop provides opportunities to gain insights from NIH program officers and scientific review officers on writing strong National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant proposals and navigating the peer review process. It also facilitates networking with NIH program staff and fellow early career researchers, exchange ideas, and connect with potential collaborators
Program Details
OBSSR will select up to 15 early stage investigators to present their research findings and participate in this one-day, in-person workshop. Selection will be based on an applicant’s first-authored research paper.
Key Dates
- Application Submission Deadline: February 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET
- Awardee Notification: May 1, 2026
- Workshop Date (in-person): June 3, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, applicants must submit one eligible article focused on the study of behavioral and social phenomena relevant to health. They also must—
- Meet the National Institutes of Health’s definition of an early stage investigator.
- Be the sole or primary author of a peer-reviewed, original research article, published or accepted between January 1 to December 31, 2025.
Deadline: 02/13/2026