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Members Home » Members » Member Benefits Members Join COSSA Member Benefits Pay COSSA Dues Subscribe to Members-Only Emails Member Benefits COSSA is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to promote sustainable federal funding for and widespread use of social and behavioral science research as well as federal policies that positively impact the conduct of research. COSSA serves as a united voice for a broad, diverse network of organizations, institutions, communities, and stakeholders who care about a successful and vibrant social science research enterprise. The COSSA membership includes professional and disciplinary associations, scientific societies, research centers and institutes, and U.S. colleges…
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About Us Home » About Us » Our Team About Us Board of Directors Our Team Bylaws Annual Awards In the News History Our Team Wendy NausExecutive Director wnaus@cossa.org Wendy Naus became the fourth Executive Director of COSSA in 2014 following a decade of lobbying for the federal research and policy interests of scientific societies and U.S. universities. Over her career, she has worked to shape legislation, programs, and regulations important to the research community and has advocated for increased research funding across federal agencies. In her role at COSSA, Wendy serves as the lead advocate for federal funding and…
Congress Holds Hearings on Behavioral Health
Over the past several weeks, Congressional Committees have held several hearings to discuss mental and behavioral health care, including mental health parity and emergency response to mental health crises. On April 15, the House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing on “Meeting the Moment: Improving Access to Behavioral and Mental Health Care.” The Subcommittee heard testimony from Chief of Psychology in the Public Interest at the American Psychological Association (APA) Brian Smedley, Chief Medical Officer at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Christine Moutier, Senior Vice President of Health Policy at The ERISA…
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Policy Home » Policy Quick Links FY 2023 Appropriations Snapshot Appropriations Snapshot Coalitions Filter COSSA advocates for sustainable federal funding for and widespread use of social and behavioral science research and federal policies that positively impact the conduct of research. All Coalition Letters Congressional Testimony COSSA Statements & Press Releases Hot Topic Issue Briefs Policy Analyses Coalition Letters July 21, 2023 Community Statement on SCOTUS Ruling on Race and Admissions Read the statement. Coalition Letters June 21, 2023 Updated Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF) Letter to the House on FY 2024 Funding for the National Science Foundation Read the…
Evidence Building Advisory Committee Seeks Input
The Advisory Committee on Data for Evidence Building, which was established by the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (âEvidence Act,â see previous coverage) has issued a general solicitation of comments from the public to inform its work. The request includes a set of ten questions that cover core issues like: âCapacity needs for secure data access and record linkage Areas for research and development on state-of-the-art data access and data protection methods How to protect privacy when using personally identifiable information or confidential business information in support of evidence building How to promote transparency and facilitate public engagement…
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Members Home » Members » Join COSSA Members Join COSSA Member Benefits Pay COSSA Dues Subscribe to Members-Only Emails Join COSSA Join the effort to promote social and behavioral science research by becoming a member of COSSA today! As a COSSA member, your organization/institution will receive: COSSA’s biweekly policy newsletter, the COSSA Washington Update. Timely, members-only updates on policy developments or other unique opportunities for social and behavioral science researchers. Action alerts when your organization’s grassroots participation is needed. Early access to COSSA’s in-depth analysis of the President’s annual budget request and appropriations legislation. Eligibility to participate in COSSA’s Social Science Advocacy Day. And much…
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Members Home » Members Members Join COSSA Member Benefits Pay COSSA Dues Subscribe to Members-Only Emails COSSA membership is institutional and includes two main categories: Governing Members and Non-Governing or Affiliate Members. Anyone employed by or affiliated with a COSSA member organization can request to receive exclusive members-only emails with timely updates on new developments impacting the social and behavioral sciences, analysis of pending legislation and agency policies, time-sensitive action alerts, and access to members-only resources and events like webinars, training, and opportunities to engage with policymakers by filling out this form. Governing Associations American Anthropological Association American Association for Public Opinion Research American Economic Association…
AERA and National Academies to Host Forum on Educational Equity Research Needs
The American Educational Research Association (AERA), a COSSA governing member, and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) are partnering on a forum on the research needs and implications of the 2019 Academiesâ report Monitoring Educational Equity. The forum will feature experts who served on the National Academies panel that produced the report and explore a select set of the 16 indicators proposed in the report, including exposure to racial, ethnic, and economic segregation; non-exclusionary disciplinary policies; access to non-academic support for students; and access to high-quality academic supports. The forum will take place on December 15, 2020…
NIH Releases Final Policy for Data Management and Sharing
On October 29, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released its final agency policy for data management and sharing (DMS) of scientific data generated from NIH-funded or conducted research. The NIHâs DMS policy takes stakeholder feedback into account to ensure that data from scientific research is accessible, sharable, and managed properly. More information about the policy is available on the NIH website. Back to this issue’s table of contents.
Research!America Requesting Proposals for 2020-2021 Microgrants
Research!America has announced that it is accepting proposals from graduate and postdoctoral-led science policy groups for the 2020-2021 round of microgrants funding projects connecting scientists with public policy experts. These grants aim to support early-career scientists with funding for civic science projects including virtual events, podcasts, data visualization projects, and startup funding. One microgrant track, the Science Meets Science track, pairs social scientists with scientists from other fields to fund interdisciplinary civic science projects. All early-career scientists selected for the microgrant program will have access to various science policy resources including webinar trainings, a formal science policy course, and participation…
CNSF Hosts Congressional Briefing on Undergraduate Learning During COVID-19
On October 22, the Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF), of which COSSA is a member, hosted a virtual briefing for Congressional staffers on undergraduate learning during COVID-19 and how funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) can address gaps in learning. The briefing featured presentations from Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at North Carolina A&T State University Adrienne Aiken Morgan and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Digital Innovation and Enterprise Learning at Northeastern University Kemi Jona. In addition, brief remarks were offered by Representatives G.K. Butterfield (D-NC) and Katherine Clark (D-CA). The briefing was moderated by Associate Executive Director of…
CJRA and COSSA to Host âAsk a Criminologistâ Virtual Briefing on Police and Community Relations
COSSA and the Crime & Justice Research Alliance (CJRA) (a collaborative effort of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences and the American Society of Criminology, both COSSA members) will host the next in a series of âAsk a Criminologistâ Congressional briefings on Wednesday October 21 at 3:00 pm ET. This interactive briefing will focus on the intersection between law enforcement and residents during an extremely complicated time. Panelists will include Dr. Jennifer Cobbina, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University; Dr. Rod Brunson, Thomas OâNeill Chair of Criminology at Northeastern University; and Dr. Everette Penn, Professor of Criminal…
National Academies Leaders Raise Concern about Politicization of Science
On September 24, the presidents of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) issued a joint statement expressing concern about reported political interference in science related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The statement by Dr. Marcia McNutt, NAS, and Dr. Victor Dzau, NAM, reads: âAs advisers to the nation on all matters of science, medicine, and public health, we are compelled to underscore the value of science-based decision-making at all levels of government. Our nation is at a critical time in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic with important decisions ahead of us, especially concerning…
National Academies Launch Study on COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has launched a fast-track study to develop a framework for planning the equitable distribution of vaccines against COVID-19. The study, which is sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is responsible for producing a consensus report that considers the following questions: âWhat criteria should be used in setting priorities for equitable allocation of vaccine? How should the criteria be applied in determining the first tier of vaccine recipients? As more vaccine becomes available, what populations should be added successively to the priority…
Bipartisan Bill Would Mandate DOD Fund Social Science Research
On June 5, Reps. Daniel Lipinski (D-IL) and David McKinley (R-WV) introduced the Social Sciences Protect Our Nation Act (H.R. 7106), a bill that would require the Department of Defense (DOD) to maintain a basic social sciences research program. Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI), Chair of the House Armed Services Committeeâs Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities, joined as an original co-sponsor of the legislation. The bill was introduced in response to DODâs plans to cut Defense-wide funding for social and behavioral science research, including the Minerva Research Initiative, a university-based social science research program, in the coming fiscal…
Census Releases First COVID-19 Household Data
The Census Bureau has released the first data from its new COVID-19 Household Pulse Survey, which asks over 50,000 Americans about their employment status, spending patterns, food security, housing, physical and mental health, access to health care, and educational disruption during the coronavirus pandemic (see previous coverage). The data, which covers April 23-May 5, was released as tables and through an interactive dashboard. More information about the survey is available on the Census Bureau website. Data will continue to be released on a weekly basis throughout the surveyâs 90-day duration. In addition, the Census Bureau has released data on the…
Census Launches COVID-19 Household Survey
The Census Bureau has applied for and received emergency authorization from the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to conduct a new household survey to collect information about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on American families. The COVID-19 Household Pulse Survey will ask individuals about their employment status, spending patterns, food security, housing, physical and mental health, access to health care, and educational disruption during the coronavirus pandemic. The survey was developed with input from agencies across the federal statistical system, including the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS), the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the National Center…
OHRP Issues Guidance on Human Subjects Protections for Coronavirus Actions
The Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) within the Department of Health and Human Services has issued guidance for institutions and investigators conducting research in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance covers the following topics: (1) Public Health and Clinical Activities; (2) Excluded Public Health Surveillance Activities; (3) Legally Required Reporting; (4) Research Changes to Eliminate Apparent Immediate Hazards; (5) Proposing and Reviewing Study Changes; and, (6) Whether Suspensions of Research Must be Reported. The guidance document can be accessed at on OHRPâs website. Back to this issueâs table of contents.
COSSA Washington Update, Volume 39 Issue 1
Featured News Sethuraman Panchanathan Nominated to Lead National Science Foundation COSSA in Action Early Bird Registration Open for 2020 Social Science Advocacy Day Still Time to Register for Januaryâs Headlines Webchat APAâs Office of International Affairs Answers âWhy Social Science?â Congressional News Congress Completes FY 2020 Appropriations Process; Read COSSAâs Analysis Native American Language Reauthorization Bill Signed into Law Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Supporting 2020 Census Federal Agency & Administration News White House Finalizes 2020 Data Strategy Action Plan National Institute of Mental Health Requests Information on Draft 2020 Strategic Plan NSF Releases Dear Colleague Letter on Social Science Perspectives…
Still Time to Register for Januaryâs Headlines Webchat
COSSA members are encouraged to sign up for the monthly COSSA Headlines webchat on Thursday January 9, in which COSSA staff will break down the most important social and behavioral science news from the past month, including how social science fared in the final fiscal year (FY) 2020 spending agreement, Trump’s new nominee to lead the National Science Foundation, and the launch of a pilot single-application portal for accessing restricted federal statistics. Individuals employed by or affiliated with a COSSA member organization or university can register for the webchat here. Back to this issueâs table of contents.