Program information
ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH
EPSCoR stands for the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. The National Science Foundation (NSF) uses EPSCoR to increase research capacity in traditionally under-funded regions of the country—like Kansas. Its primary mechanism for achieving this goal is called the Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII) program. These awards enable states like Kansas to enhance their competitiveness for research funding. RII proposals are submitted by Kansas NSF EPSCoR on behalf of the program partners in the state. Other NSF EPSCoR mechanisms include co-funding, workshops, and outreach.
Current major investment in Kansas
Adaptive and Resilient Infrastructures driven by Social Equity (ARISE)
2022-2027
State Funding Opportunities
Valued at up to $50,000, our seed grants enable faculty from universities and colleges across Kansas to purchase research equipment, support students, and more. See 2023 award recipients.
National Investment Strategies
Innovation anywhere.
Opportunity everywhere.
That’s NSF’s mission.
Read about funding options from NSF EPSCoR.
Events
2024 ARISE Annual Symposium
April 11-12, 2024 | Olathe, Kansas
We will bring together leaders & learners from across Kansas for the second annual symposium for ARISE, which stands for “Adaptive and Resilient Infrastructure driven by Social Equity.” Learn more and register.
News
Family STEM Workshop Series Begins March 7 in KC
After more than a year of planning, we are excited to announce that a key educational pillar of the ARISE project debuts this week. On March 7, 2024, the Build Your Future Family STEM Workshop series launches its first of three workshops. Teresa MacDonald, associate...
K-State engineer and EPSCoR collaborator receives NSF CAREER award and promotion
Kansas State University engineer Vaishali Sharda received a prestigious NSF CAREER award this month to help prepare Kansas farmers for future climates. To learn more, see this K-State news story and video. In addition, K-State recently announced Dr. Sharda's promotion...
Inspiring Youth to ‘Build Your Future’
Last fall, 38 Wyandotte County middle schoolers got a chance to learn about extreme weather and disaster preparedness at three Saturday events led by the University of Kansas Natural History Museum. The new youth program – called Build Your Future – is a key...