# Researchers sue to block NSF from demolishing social science directorate

Source: [science.org](https://www.science.org/content/article/researchers-sue-block-nsf-demolishing-social-science-directorate) · 2026-11-09 · Science & Society
Page: https://themorning.science/story/researchers-sue-to-block-nsf-from-demolishing-social-science-directorate-63ccbeee31e19494
Kind: policy · Impact: medium

## In brief

- Researchers have filed a lawsuit seeking to block the National Science Foundation from demolishing its Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate.
- According to the source, without intervention NSF could fully close the directorate within a month.

## Why it matters

The directorate funds social, behavioral and economic research, so its possible closure would affect how that research is funded and where its researchers can seek support.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-09: science.org reports that researchers have sued to block NSF from demolishing the Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate

## Coverage

- [Researchers sue to block NSF from demolishing social science directorate](https://www.science.org/content/article/researchers-sue-block-nsf-demolishing-social-science-directorate) — science.org, 2026-11-09

Tags: nsf, funding, social science, lawsuit, research policy

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