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
New call for proposals announced for research & education in Kansas
Kansas NSF EPSCoR is currently seeking proposals for two separate funding opportunities. Valued at up to $50,000, these awards enable faculty across Kansas to purchase research equipment, support students, and more. All proposals must align with the current ARISE...
Assistant professor leading effort to build water dashboard for Kansas
We are thrilled to see that William Duncan, University of Kansas assistant professor of data science, will lead a $650,000 project to develop a new water monitoring technology for Kansas. The project is one of 15 selected this month by the National Science Foundation...