Law and Social Science — U.S. National Science Foundation funding opportunity
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Law and Social Science

The Law and Social Science Program at the National Science Foundation supports social scientific studies of law and law-like systems of behaviors. These can include, but are not limited to, research designed to enhance t...

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Deadline Fixed Location Alabama Type grant Level Federal Open posted Mar 6, 2009
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  • About: The Law and Social Science Program at the National Science Foundation supports social scientific studies of law and law-like systems of behaviors. These can include, but are not limited to, research designed to enhance the scientific…
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The Law and Social Science Program at the National Science Foundation supports social scientific studies of law and law-like systems of behaviors. These can include, but are not limited to, research designed to enhance the scientific understanding of the impact of law; human behavior and interactions as these relate to law; the dynamics of legal decision making; and the consequences of variations and changes in legal institutions. The primary consideration is that the research shows promise of advancing a scientific understanding of law and legal process. Within this framework, the Program has an "open window" for diverse theoretical perspectives, methods and contexts for study. For example, research on social control, crime and social change, patterns of discretion, procedural justice, compliance and deterrence, and regulatory enforcement are among the many areas that have recently received program support. In addition to standard proposals, planning grant proposals, travel support requests to lay the foundation for research, and proposals for improving doctoral dissertation research are welcome.The Law and Social Science Program continues to solicit proposals that take account of the growing interdependence and interconnections of the world. Thus proposals are welcome that advance fundamental knowledge about legal diffusions that extend beyond any single nation as well as about how local and national legal cultures affect or are affected by transnational or international phenomena. Thus, proposals may locate the research within a single nation or between or across legal systems or regimes.The review process for the Law and Social Science Program is approximately six months. It includes appraisal of proposals by ad hoc reviewers selected for their expertise from throughout the social scientific community and by an advisory panel that meets twice a year. The target dates for the submission of proposals are January 15 for proposals to be funded as early as July and August 15 for proposals to be funded in or after January.Besides information on the Law and Social Science Program, please also visit the Cross-Directorate Activities program web site. For program specific guidelines on the Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants for the Law and Social Science Program, please visit the Doctoral Preparation Checklist.

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Source ID45802
PostedMar 6, 2009

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