Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research

ABOUT OBSSR The Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) is responsible for coordinating the health-relevant behavioral and social sciences and identifying challenges and opportunities to advance these sciences at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). To learn more about our commitment to enhancing, coordinating, and communicating health-related behavioral and social science research (BSSR), check out OBSSR’s Mission and History and Strategic Plan, as well as health-related BSSR accomplishments. The BSSR Definition describes the breadth and scope of the OBSSR mission at the NIH. Organizational Structure OBSSR is a part of the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI). The mission of DPCPSI includes identifying emerging scientific opportunities, rising public health challenges, and scientific knowledge gaps that merit further research. The Division coordinates research and activities related to research on AIDS, behavioral and social sciences, women's health, disease prevention, dietary supplements, research infrastructure, sexual and gender minorities, tribal health, and data science. The Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) is responsible for coordinating the health-relevant behavioral and social sciences and identifying challenges and opportunities to advance these sciences at the [National Institutes of Health](https://www.nih.gov/) (NIH). To learn more about our commitment to enhancing, coordinating, and communicating health-related behavioral and social science research (BSSR), check out OBSSR’s [Mission and History](https://obssr.od.nih.gov/about/mission-and-history) and [Strategic Plan](https://obssr.od.nih.gov/about/strategic-plan), as well as [health-related BSSR accomplishments](https://obssr.od.nih.gov/about/bssr-accomplishments). The [BSSR Definition](https://obssr.od.nih.gov/about/bssr-definition) describes the breadth and scope of the OBSSR mission at the NIH.