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EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence (E-RISE) is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). E-RISE invites innovative proposals that will lead to the development and implementation of sustainable broad networks of individuals, institutions, and organizations, transforming the STEM research capacity and competitiveness in an EPSCoR jurisdiction.
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EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence (E-RISE) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence (E-RISE) Important information for proposers and award recipients All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in the funding opportunity and in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and its supplements .
All NSF grants and cooperative agreements are subject to the applicable set of NSF award terms and conditions . NSF has updated its research security policies for NSF funded projects. Supports the development of sustainable research infrastructure and capacity in EPSCoR jurisdictions through collaborative, hypothesis-driven or problem-driven research and workforce development to improve competitiveness in a selected STEM field.
Supports the development of sustainable research infrastructure and capacity in EPSCoR jurisdictions through collaborative, hypothesis-driven or problem-driven research and workforce development to improve competitiveness in a selected STEM field. The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) supports the mission of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) by promoting nationwide scientific progress.
Through this program, NSF fosters partnerships among academic institutions, government entities, industry, and non-profits. These collaborations aim to drive long-term improvements in research infrastructure, enhance R&D capacity, and boost the research competitiveness of eligible EPSCoR jurisdictions, including states, territories, and commonwealths.
A jurisdiction’s research ecosystem is the interconnected network of institutions, organizations, researchers, trainees, community stakeholders, and resources that contribute to the process of research and innovation that advances fundamental knowledge, generates use-inspired products, and ultimately cultivates beneficial societal impacts for a jurisdiction.
E-RISE supports hypothesis-driven or problem-driven research and fosters the development of research teams and products in a scientific topical area that aligns with a jurisdiction’s research ecosystem and priorities, as detailed in the jurisdiction’s Science and Technology (S&T) Plan or drawn from other jurisdiction plans, reports, or publications prepared by appropriate authorities or bodies.
E-RISE invites innovative proposals within the chosen research area that will lead to development and implementation of sustainable broad networks of individuals, institutions, and organizations, and that will transform the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) research capacity and competitiveness in a jurisdiction.
E-RISE is particularly interested in proposals that justify exploring emerging or interdisciplinary research areas with high potential impact. E-RISE projects must have a clearly articulated research goal that will lead to new knowledge by addressing a clear hypothesis or problem.
The E-RISE project should promote (i) areas of research capacity-building within a chosen research topic; (ii) development of a skilled workforce that is relevant to the research topic, as well as the project and its outcomes; (iii) a culture of collaboration and engagement across different types of academic institutions and organizations, as well as non-academic sectors (e.g., industry and government); (iv) integration of the research with societal impacts; and (v) a clear sustainability plan to preserve the resulting research incubator's team and products beyond E-RISE funding.
July 31, 2026 - NSF EPSCoR E-RISE Office Hours August 5, 2026 - NSF EPSCoR E-RISE Office Hours August 7, 2026 - NSF EPSCoR E-RISE Office Hours July 28, 2026 - NSF EPSCoR E-RISE Office Hours July 23, 2024 - E-RISE RII Solicitation-Specific Review Criteria Session July 9, 2024 - E-RISE RII Solicitation-Specific Review Criteria Session June 25, 2024 - NSF EPSCoR: E-RISE General Information Session May 28, 2024 - E-RISE RII Solicitation-Specific Review Criteria Session May 24, 2024 - NSF EPSCoR: E-RISE General Information Session April 30, 2024 - EPSCoR Live!
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligibility is limited to organizations located in EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions. Proposals must align with the jurisdiction's approved Science & Technology Plan. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $8,000,000 total for four years, with potential for a $4,500,000 renewal for an additional three years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence (E-RISE) are due August 11, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence (E-RISE) is funded by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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