NIH has been undergoing a review of its existing study section since 2019. All social and behavioral study sections were reviewed last year and has resulted in the retirement of Social Science and Population Studies (A & B) and several others.  A new Population Dynamics and Health (PDH) study section and a Social Determinants of Behavioral, Cognitive, and Psychological Health study section have been formed from the former SSPS-A and SSPS-B. They will begin reviewing applications Oct 2026. Many other new study sections may be relevant to your work. To help identify appropriate study sections, please see the Assisted Referral Tool (ART).