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NSF EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows Grant Opportunity

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals for the EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Program Overview: - Grant opportunity to enhance research infrastructure and R&D capacity in EPSCoR-eligible states, territories, and commonwealths - Supports sustainable STEM professional development, workforce development, and collaborative research with leading institutions - Eligibility and Requirements: - Open to institutions of higher education and non-profit organizations in EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions - Principal investigators must meet specific eligibility criteria - Only single-PI proposals are permitted - Strict eligibility restrictions to EPSCoR jurisdictions - Funding Details: - Total program funding is $15,000,000 - Discretionary grant (not a procurement of products or services) - Notable Details: - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products are being procured - Focus is on research capacity building and professional development, not acquisition of equipment or software

Description

The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) by the National Science Foundation (NSF) aims to promote scientific progress nationwide by fostering partnerships among academic institutions, government, industry, and non-profit sectors to improve research infrastructure and R&D capacity in eligible jurisdictions. The EPSCoR RII: EPSCoR Research Fellows program provides awards to build research capacity and transform career trajectories of investigators through collaborations with premier research institutions. Fellows engage in collaborative visits to host sites to learn new techniques, develop collaborations, and access unique facilities, with the goal of enhancing their research trajectories and institutional research capacity. Eligibility is limited to institutions in EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions, including certain higher education institutions and non-profit organizations, with specific criteria for principal investigators. The program supports sustainable STEM professional development pathways and workforce development.

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