Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences

The Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBE) is a part of the U.S. National Science Foundation that funds research to better understand human behavior, social interactions, and economic systems. Its goal is to support scientific studies that reveal how societies function, how individuals and groups make decisions, and what factors influence social change. By funding this research, SBE helps develop knowledge that can improve education, public policy, healthcare, and economic stability, ultimately enhancing our understanding of the complex systems that shape our daily lives.