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NSF EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence Grant Opportunity

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals for the EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence (E-RISE) initiative. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - OEMs and Vendors: - NSF is the sole grantor and OEM mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services focused on STEM capacity-building - No specific products or part numbers requested - Proposals should address hypothesis-driven or problem-driven research, infrastructure improvement, workforce development, and collaboration - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Multi-institutional or multi-organizational collaboration is required - Proposals must align with jurisdictional Science and Technology plans - Participation of Emerging Research Institutions is encouraged - Projects should integrate societal impacts and demonstrate sustainability beyond the funding period - Eligible applicants include accredited U.S. higher education institutions, non-profits with 501(c)(3) status, and tribal governments or Indigenous communities - Focus on emerging or interdisciplinary research areas with high potential impact

Description

The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) supports the U.S. National Science Foundation's mission by promoting scientific progress through partnerships among academic institutions, government, industry, and non-profits. This program aims to improve research infrastructure, enhance R&D capacity, and boost competitiveness in eligible EPSCoR jurisdictions. The E-RISE initiative supports hypothesis-driven or problem-driven research aligned with jurisdictional priorities, fostering sustainable networks and transforming STEM research capacity. Proposals should focus on research capacity-building, workforce development, collaboration, societal impact integration, and sustainability beyond funding.

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