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Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) The EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP) supports institutions in EPSCoR jurisdictions by providing funding for graduate fellowships for new or continuing EGFP eligible students. Please read the solicitation, NSF 24-588 , for more information.
Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Office of Integrative Activities (OD/OIA) The U.S. National Science Foundation EPSCoR program pursues a mission to enhance the research competitiveness of targeted jurisdictions (state, territory or commonwealth) by strengthening science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) capacity and capability through a diverse portfolio of investments from talent development to local infrastructure.
The EPSCoR program envisions its jurisdictions as recognized contributors to the national and global STEM research enterprise. The program seeks to: Catalyze the development of research capabilities and the creation of new knowledge that expands jurisdictions' contributions to scientific discovery, innovation, learning and knowledge-based prosperity.
Establish sustainable STEM education, training and professional development pathways that advance jurisdiction-identified research areas and workforce development. Broaden direct participation of diverse individuals, institutions and organizations in the project's science and engineering research and education initiatives.
Effect sustainable engagement of project participants and partners, the jurisdiction, the national research community and the general public through data-sharing, communication, outreach and dissemination. Impact research, education and economic development beyond the project at academic, government and private sector levels. EPSCoR is part of NSF's Broadening Participation portfolio .
NSF EPSCoR has impacted researchers across the nation. In 2023, the program's RII awardees have accomplished the following: Published 1,259 journal articles, book chapters, and related research material. Received 611 grants, totaling over $460M, in additional research funding.
Patented 9 discoveries, with an added 49 patent-pending. Helped 386 undergraduates and 251 graduate students earn their STEM bachelor's and master's degrees. Learn more about EPSCoR's impact on the Impacts and Outcomes webpage .
NSF EPSCoR E-CORE Office Hours Tuesday, July 28, 2026 — Learn more . Friday, July 31, 2026 — Learn more . Wednesday, August 5, 2026 — Learn more .
Friday, August 7, 2026 — Learn more .
NSF awards $25 million to EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP) NSF awards $38 Million to strengthen research infrastructure, build partnerships and improve STEM workforce development Alabama coalition is building a new statewide industry, backed by National Science Foundation See all EPSCoR-related news UAH-led coalition building new statewide plasma industry in Alabama, backed by National Science Foundation NSF announces $77.
8M investment to build climate resilience capacity across 21 EPSCoR jurisdictions NSF awards $35M for networks to transform research capacity and competitiveness NSF announces $24M investment across three EPSCoR jurisdictions NSF announces a new EPSCoR Track-1 award to combat climate change in Kentucky NSF announces a new EPSCoR Track-1 award to combat climate change in Alaska Read EPSCoR's new Dear Colleague Letter to learn more about Planning Grants for E-RISE and E-CORE.
Read the Dear Colleague Letter Learn about EPSCoR's three major investment strategies to improve the R&D competitiveness of researchers and institutions within EPSCoR jurisdictions. View investment strategies Find out more about who is eligible for EPSCoR funding. View eligibility criteria EPSCoR impacts and outcomes Since 1979, NSF EPSCoR has served its community through investment across the STEM enterprise.
For further information concerning the NSF EPSCoR program, please contact nsfepscor@nsf. gov. Interested in reviewing NSF EPSCoR proposals? Please complete the EPSCoR Reviewer Interest form.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Institutions of higher education in EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions, including West Virginia. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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