The EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program is a grant from the National Science Foundation aimed at boosting research capabilities in certain U.S. states and territories. It encourages partnerships between universities, government, industry, and nonprofits to enhance research infrastructure and competitiveness. The focus is on developing research projects that align with local priorities and have a clear goal, such as solving a specific problem or hypothesis. Projects should also aim to build research capacity, develop a skilled workforce, foster collaboration, and ensure sustainability beyond the grant period.
Who it's for: 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.
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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
What You May Need
- Detailed proposal with a clear research goal
- Evidence of alignment with jurisdiction's research priorities
- Plan for developing a skilled workforce
- Collaboration strategy with academic and non-academic partners
- Sustainability plan for post-funding period
- Budget proposal
- Letters of support from partners
- Proof of eligibility as an EPSCoR jurisdiction
Cautions
- Ensure your proposal aligns with the jurisdiction's Science and Technology Plan.
- Projects must have a clear hypothesis or problem to address.
- A strong sustainability plan is crucial for post-funding success.
- Collaboration across sectors is essential.
- Proposals should explore emerging or interdisciplinary research areas.
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Eligibility
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
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement research projects that build capacity in a specific scientific area, foster workforce development, and promote collaboration across sectors. The goal is to enhance the research infrastructure and competitiveness of the jurisdiction, with a focus on sustainability beyond the grant period.
Total Program Funding
$31,500,000
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Dec 14, 2024
- Deadline
- Aug 11, 2026(59 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 12, 2030
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
Application Checklist
- Confirm eligibility as an EPSCoR jurisdiction
- Develop a clear research proposal with a defined goal
- Align project with jurisdiction's Science and Technology Plan
- Create a detailed budget proposal
- Draft a sustainability plan for post-funding
- Gather letters of support from partners
- Plan for workforce development
- Outline collaboration strategy across sectors