Decision, Risk and Management Sciences
Offered by National Science Foundation · Federal Agency
About this opportunity
This funding opportunity, titled "Decision, Risk and Management Sciences," likely supports fundamental research into how decisions are
Previous awards & what wins
Successfully funded projects typically employ a blend of computational modeling, behavioral methods, and often neurophysiological recording or qualitative data collection (interviews, surveys) to develop and test new scientific models or methods. Their scope often addresses complex, real-world problems with significant societal implications, frequently involving multi-scalar systems and interdisciplinary perspectives. The research is consistently framed around improving decision-making, enhancing safety and resilience, and translating scientific understanding into practical tools and applications.
- Projects demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing critical societal challenges, particularly those related to natural hazards, public safety, and health outcomes.
- A key differentiator is the focus on developing 'actionable' science, translating complex models and data into practical tools, warning systems, and decision support for diverse stakeholders.
- Successful proposals integrate diverse methodologies, including computational modeling, cognitive neuroscience, and social science approaches, to comprehensively understand decision mechanisms and their real-world implications.
- Clear articulation of broader impacts, such as workforce development, community engagement, and direct benefits to emergency management, neurorehabilitation, or public policy, is consistently present.