EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence

Eligible Applicant Types

Additional Criteria

Eligible applicants include academic institutions, government entities, industry, and non-profits located in EPSCoR jurisdictions. These jurisdictions are specific states, territories, and commonwealths identified by the NSF as needing support to improve their research infrastructure and competitiveness. The eligibility is based on the jurisdiction's need for enhanced research capacity and competitiveness.

Overview

This grant is for academic institutions, government entities, industry, and non-profits located in eligible EPSCoR jurisdictions. These are specific states, territories, and commonwealths identified by the NSF as needing support to improve their research infrastructure and competitiveness.

Likely Disqualifiers

• Not located in an eligible EPSCoR jurisdiction
• Lack of a clear research goal or hypothesis
• Failure to align with jurisdiction's Science and Technology Plan
• No plan for sustainability beyond the funding period
• Insufficient collaboration across sectors