NIH Highlighted Topic: Advancing “Science of Science” Research to Understand and Strengthen the Biomedical Research Ecosystem
Introduction
Biomedical innovation has positively impacted the lives of all Americans. Underlying each basic and translational discovery is the biomedical research ecosystem – the networks of scientists, organizations, and policies – that promotes or constrains the ability to make breakthroughs and develop solutions that address critical public health challenges. The “science of science” is a research field dedicated to understanding the mechanisms that underlie scientific advancement, and studies in this field contribute to sustaining a vibrant biomedical research ecosystem.
This topic encourages research projects focused on a better understanding of the biomedical research ecosystem and strengthening the study of the “science of science” within biomedicine. This includes, but is not limited to, studies from a variety of social science fields on topics such as:
- Sustaining a robust biomedical research workforce.
- Promoting research capacity at institutions and regions across the Nation.
- Spurring research innovation.
- Promoting rigorous and reproducible research.
- Enhancing the efficiency of translation of basic discoveries into therapies and approaches that improve population health.
- Understanding the relationship between biomedical research investment and positive economic outcomes such as commercialization.
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