Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #24-573
NSF EPSCoR FEC Program: Collaborative STEM Research Grants
Buyer
National Science Foundation
Posted
May 17, 2024
Respond By
January 26, 2027
Identifier
24-573
NAICS
541715
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for the EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations Program (FEC). - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Program Overview: - Supports collaborative research teams in STEM fields from at least two eligible EPSCoR jurisdictions - Aims to improve research infrastructure, R&D capacity, and foster sustainable STEM capacity - Focuses on broadening participation, including early-career faculty development - Eligibility: - Accredited higher education institutions, not-for-profit organizations, and tribal governments in EPSCoR jurisdictions - Funding Details: - Awards range from $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 per project - Total program funding is $18,000,000 - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are requested - Funding is for research and education collaboration grants, not product procurement - Unique Requirements: - Proposals must include collaborative teams from at least two eligible jurisdictions - Emphasis on discovery, capacity building, and broadening participation in STEM
Description
The EPSCoR program by the National Science Foundation aims to promote scientific progress nationwide by establishing partnerships to improve research infrastructure and R&D capacity. The FEC program builds collaborative teams of EPSCoR investigators from at least two eligible jurisdictions to address STEM challenges with complementary expertise. Projects focus on discovery, sustainable STEM capacity, and broadening participation, including early-career faculty development. Eligible applicants include institutions in EPSCoR jurisdictions, higher education institutions, not-for-profit organizations, and tribal governments. Awards range from $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 with a total program funding of $18,000,000.