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The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) supports basic research on people and society.
This includes the study of human behavior and social organizations from birth to old age.
SBE also supports research infrastructure in social and behavioral sciences, including surveys that provide data about American society and about the state of the U.S. science and engineering enterprise.
At every level, researchers supported by SBE are making transformative discoveries that empower America's industries and communities, provide opportunities for entrepreneurs, and create the knowledge that fuels American economic leadership.
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What we support
Fundamental social, behavioral, and economic science research
Advances the study of human behavior and social organizations from birth to old age.
National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
Collects and reports data on the science and engineering workforce, U.S. competitiveness in science and technology and the progress of education in these fields.
