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Research Infrastructure Improvement Program Track-1 (RII Track-1) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) EPSCoR. This program supports research-driven improvements to jurisdictions' physical and cyber infrastructure and human capital development in topical areas selected by the jurisdiction's EPSCoR steering committee as having the best potential to improve future R&D competitiveness.
The project's research and capacity-building activities must align with the specific research priorities identified in the submitting jurisdiction's approved Science and Technology (S&T) Plan.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Institutions in EPSCoR jurisdictions. Only eligible jurisdictions without a current RII Track-1 award or those with current RII Track-1 awards that expire before October 1, 2023, may submit a proposal in this RII Track-1 competition. A Letter of Intent (LOI) is required, and the submitting jurisdiction must have an officially accepted or approved Science and Technology (S&T) Plan within the past five (5) years. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Research Infrastructure Improvement Program Track-1 (RII Track-1) is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) EPSCoR. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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