Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #47.083
NSF EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program Solicitation
Buyer
U.S. National Science Foundation
Posted
December 14, 2024
Respond By
July 20, 2027
Identifier
47.083
NAICS
541715, 541330
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals for the EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program, focusing on EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE). - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - OEMs and Vendors: - NSF is the only organization mentioned; no commercial OEMs or vendors are specified - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or part numbers are requested - Services include developing and sustaining research administration, facilities (including cyberinfrastructure), STEM education pathways, higher education pathways, workforce development, community engagement, technology transfer, economic development, and use-inspired research pathways - Proposals must be multi-organizational and jurisdiction-wide - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Projects must support sustainability beyond the award period - Eligible applicants include accredited higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, jurisdictional/state governments, and tribal governments within EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions - Emphasis on building sustainable research capacity and infrastructure through partnerships among academia, government, industry, and non-profits
Description
The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) supports the U.S. National Science Foundation's mission by promoting nationwide scientific progress through partnerships among academic institutions, government entities, industry, and non-profits. The program aims to improve research infrastructure, enhance R&D capacity, and boost research competitiveness in eligible EPSCoR jurisdictions. Projects focus on building sustainable research capacity and infrastructure in targeted areas such as research administration, facilities, STEM education, workforce development, and community engagement. Proposals must support sustainability beyond the award period and foster jurisdiction-wide connections for lasting impact.