Internal Funding Opportunity

Kansas NSF EPSCoR Research & Education Innovation (REI) Awards

Current focus: Resiliency and smart infrastructure

REI Awards are specifically for small projects that will either allow for networking and planning or allow for the immediate pursuit of larger projects that are developing new transformational concepts. Eligible to apply is any individual with PI status at Kansas State University, University of Kansas, Wichita State University, Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Pittsburg State University, Washburn University, or Haskell Indian Nations University. This funding is awarded to both research and education projects, and selections are made in the same spirit and share goals with NSF EAGER (Early Concept Grants for Exploratory Research) awards for high risk/high gain research ideas.

Proposals will be accepted in any topic related to ARISE research and education, but special consideration will be given to proposals in the following areas: 

1. Bias in machine learning and automation 
2. Resiliency planning and risk mitigation within indigenous communities 
3. Emergency management; disaster and resilience planning