Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA)

Submit your nomination for the annual NIH Matilda White Riley Distinguished Lecture! 🔊 Deadline is May 28, 2026. Learn more ➡️ obssr.od.nih.gov/news-and-event…

The NSF's SBE Directorate is at risk of being eliminated. Officials have chosen to dismantle SBE w/o notice, explanation, Congressional consultation or approval, or stakeholder input. 📢 Visit our #SaveSBE page, containing resources you can use to help ➡️ cossa.org/action-center/…

"The social and behavioral sciences are being gutted, and this is a key way to combat it.” Read the recent #WhySocialScience post from three of our advocates from Social Science Advocacy Day 2026 ➡️ whysocialscience.com/blog/2026/4/30…

The future of NSF funding for social, behavioral & economic research is at risk! If you’d rather not see this happen, please reach out to your Congressional representatives; it could make a big difference. COSSA provides a customizable tool that makes this easy #EconTwitter

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The @aaas announced that nominations are now open for their 2027 Awards & Prizes! Deadline is June 30, 2026 and winners will be announced in early 2027. 🏆 Find the list of awards and submission details here ➡️ aaas.org/aaas-awards

Trump Administration Fires National Science Board, House Releases Science Funding Bill that would Slash NSF Budget, and More in the recent issue of the Washington Update. 📃 Read on ➡️ cossa.org/category/volum…

📣Advocacy Reminder: The National Science Foundation's Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate (SBE) is currently at risk of being eliminated. SPSP members - check out this toolkit from @COSSADC to learn how you can help stop these efforts: ow.ly/EeeF50YUxRV

#WhySocialScience? Because Constituents Have the Power to Hold Elected Officials Accountable: Reflections from COSSA’s 2026 Social Science Advocacy Day ➡️ whysocialscience.com/blog/2026/4/30…

Last month, AAA joined scholars and advocates for Advocacy Day, organized by @COSSADC Together, they met with policymakers to highlight the importance of research funding and the vital role of the social sciences. Learn more: cossa.org/advocacy-day/ #SupportScience

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COSSA Statement on the Dismissal of Members of the National Science Board. Full statement ➡️ cossa.org/wp-content/upl…

Take Action‼️The NSF's Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate (SBE) is currently at risk of being eliminated. Share your story and explore resources from the Consortium of Social Science Associations (@COSSADC): buff.ly/XditTQf #WhySocialScience #SaveSBE

Heads up! The administration is proposing to eliminate NSF funding for the social sciences, including economics. COSSA has set up tools for contacting your representatives in Congress to share concerns about this move. Reaching out *now* could ward off the risk that it happens.

@COSSADC Tell your congressperson why this funding matters. Customize the pre-populated language to reflect your own experience, story, or impact on your state or district: buff.ly/mqKqxmH Explore the full list of resources from COSSA: buff.ly/XditTQf

@COSSADC Share your story! Fill out the form to share the impact of federal funding cuts and executive actions. These stories will help the COSSA team share real, timely info with policymakers about the impact these actions have across the country: buff.ly/f0CLz1E

Take Action‼️ Express your concerns for the NSF's Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate (SBE). ⭐ Here's how you can take action with @COSSADC 🧵👇 #WhySocialScience #SaveSBE

COSSA's Save SBE Toolkit, House Releases Markup Schedule for Science Funding Bills, and More in the recent issue of the Washington Update. 🗞️ Read more ➡️ cossa.org/category/volum…

Support COSSA! Your contribution furthers our quest to showcase the value and utility of our sciences to policymakers and the public. 💪 Donate now ➡ cossa.givingfuel.com/cossa-donations

The SBE Directorate offers critical support to core areas of law and society scholarship. Check out @COSSADC ’s Action Center for guidance on how to communicate with your representatives in Congress! #LawAndSociety #SaveSBE

Attend this important and informative webinar tomorrow - Tuesday at 1pm ET!