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.
State Affiliated Resources and Information
Kansas Board of Regents State EPSCoR Committee
Archived Past Projects
Current major investments in Kansas
Adaptive and Resilient Infrastructures driven by Social Equity (ARISE)
2022-2027
Microbiomes of Aquatic, Plants, and Soils Systems across Kansas (MAPS)
2017-2023
Funding Opportunities
First Awards for early-career faculty.
Notice of intent due July 31, 2023.
Research & Education Innovation (REI) Awards
Proposals due August 31, 2023.
National Science Foundation
EPSCoR Investment Strategies
NSF EPSCoR has a variety of investment strategies to build research capacity.
And the strategy is working!
For every dollar NSF EPSCoR pumps into research, Kansas scientists have garnered more than double that in non-EPSCoR research funding.
NSF EPSCoR Events
Kansas NSF EPSCoR News
Data Science Hub Benefits Students and Organizations in Kansas
Got data? Of course you do! Digital information flows freely across every segment of the economy. But harnessing the power of data takes specialized skills in math, statistics, coding, and more. The Kansas Data Science Consortium (KDSC) launched last year to build...
New staff member to engage communities, educate undergrads
We are thrilled to announce the newest member of our team. Alej Martinez is the new program coordinator for community engagement and education activities for the ARISE project. He will play a key role in helping this statewide initiative create Adaptive...