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Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD) - Basic Research Office (BRO). DEPSCoR aims to increase the number of university researchers and improve the capabilities of institutions of higher education in eligible jurisdictions to perform competitive basic research in science and engineering relevant to the DoD mission.
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Additionally, BRO sets scientific priorities aimed toward ensuring DoD is a leader in scientific discovery and identifying new paths for investigation.
The office is responsible for setting Department policy for grants, and manages programs including: the**Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowshi p**, the**Defense Established Programs to Stimulate Competitive Research Program**, and **Historically Black Colleges & Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program**,as well as a number of transition activities meant to rethink the Department’s approach to managing and maturing basic research investments.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Institutions of higher education in underutilized States/Territories (Kansas is a DEPSCoR state, for example). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) is funded by Department of Defense (DoD) - Basic Research Office (BRO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Kansas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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