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Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)
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Updates to NSF Research Security Policies
On July 10, 2025, NSF issued an
Important Notice
providing updates to the agency's research security policies, including a research security training requirement, Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program annual certification requirement, prohibition on Confucius institutes and an updated FFDR reporting and submission timeline.
The
EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP)
supports institutions in EPSCoR jurisdictions by providing funding for graduate fellowships for new or continuing EGFP eligible students. Please read the solicitation,
NSF 24-588
, for more information.
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About NSF EPSCoR
The U.S. National Science Foundation EPSCoR program pursues a mission to enhance the research competitiveness of targeted jurisdictions (state, territory or commonwealth) by strengthening science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) capacity and capability through a diverse portfolio of investments from talent development to local infrastructure. The EPSCoR program envisions its jurisdictions as recognized contributors to the national and global STEM research enterprise. The program seeks to:
Catalyze the development of research capabilities and the creation of new knowledge that expands jurisdictions' contributions to scientific discovery, innovation, learning and knowledge-based prosperity.
Establish sustainable STEM education, training and professional development pathways that advance jurisdiction-identified research areas and workforce development.
Broaden direct participation of diverse individuals, institutions and organizations in the project's science and engineering research and education initiatives.
Effect sustainable engagement of project participants and partners, the jurisdiction, the national research community and the general public through data-sharing, communication, outreach and dissemination.
Impact research, education and economic development beyond the project at academic, government and private sector levels.
EPSCoR is part of NSF's
Broadening Participation portfolio
.
Impacts and outcomes
NSF EPSCoR has impacted researchers across the nation. In 2023, the program's RII awardees have accomplished the following:
Published 1,259 journal articles, book chapters, and related research material.
Received 611 grants, totaling over $460M, in additional research funding.
Patented 9 discoveries, with an added 49 patent-pending.
Helped 386 undergraduates and 251 graduate students earn their STEM bachelor's and master's degrees.
Learn more about EPSCoR's impact on the
Impacts and Outcomes webpage
.
View all EPSCoR funding opportunities >
Please join us for the virtual NSF EPSCoR PI Meeting, taking place Jan. 28, 2026.
Learn more and register here
.
Recent news
July 17, 2025
NSF awards $25 million to EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP)
August 20, 2024
NSF awards $38 Million to strengthen research infrastructure, build partnerships and improve STEM workforce development
July 24, 2024
Alabama coalition is building a new statewide industry, backed by National Science Foundation
July 24, 2024
UAH-led coalition building new statewide plasma industry in Alabama, backed by National Science Foundation
July 23, 2024
NSF announces $77.8M investment to build climate resilience capacity across 21 EPSCoR jurisdictions
June 27, 2024
NSF awards $35M for networks to transform research capacity and competitiveness
May 14, 2024
NSF announces $24M investment across three EPSCoR jurisdictions
May 9, 2024
NSF announces a new EPSCoR Track-1 award to combat climate change in Kentucky
April 10, 2024
NSF announces a new EPSCoR Track-1 award to combat climate change in Alaska
Read EPSCoR's new Dear Colleague Letter to learn more about Planning Grants for E-RISE and E-CORE.
Read the Dear Colleague Letter
More about EPSCoR
Investment strategies
Learn about EPSCoR's three major investment strategies to improve the R&D competitiveness of researchers and institutions within EPSCoR jurisdictions.
View investment strategies
Criteria for eligibility
Find out more about who is eligible for EPSCoR funding.
View eligibility criteria
EPSCoR impacts and outcomes
Since 1979, NSF EPSCoR has served its community through investment across the STEM enterprise.
View EPSCoR impacts
Stay connected
Contact us
For further information concerning the NSF EPSCoR program, please contact nsfepscor@nsf.gov.
Get updates
Sign up for the NSF EPSCoR email list.
Become a reviewer
Interested in reviewing NSF EPSCoR proposals? Please complete the EPSCoR Reviewer Interest form.
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Major Initiatives
Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)
View image credit
Updates to NSF Research Security Policies
On July 10, 2025, NSF issued an
Important Notice
providing updates to the agency's research security policies, including a research security training requirement, Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program annual certification requirement, prohibition on Confucius institutes and an updated FFDR reporting and submission timeline.
The
EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP)
supports institutions in EPSCoR jurisdictions by providing funding for graduate fellowships for new or continuing EGFP eligible students. Please read the solicitation,
NSF 24-588
, for more information.
Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)
Share
Share on Facebook
Share on X (formerly known as Twitter)
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Organization(s)
Office of Integrative Activities (OD/OIA)
About NSF EPSCoR
The U.S. National Science Foundation EPSCoR program pursues a mission to enhance the research competitiveness of targeted jurisdictions (state, territory or commonwealth) by strengthening science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) capacity and capability through a diverse portfolio of investments from talent development to local infrastructure. The EPSCoR program envisions its jurisdictions as recognized contributors to the national and global STEM research enterprise. The program seeks to:
Catalyze the development of research capabilities and the creation of new knowledge that expands jurisdictions' contributions to scientific discovery, innovation, learning and knowledge-based prosperity.
Establish sustainable STEM education, training and professional development pathways that advance jurisdiction-identified research areas and workforce development.
Broaden direct participation of diverse individuals, institutions and organizations in the project's science and engineering research and education initiatives.
Effect sustainable engagement of project participants and partners, the jurisdiction, the national research community and the general public through data-sharing, communication, outreach and dissemination.
Impact research, education and economic development beyond the project at academic, government and private sector levels.
EPSCoR is part of NSF's
Broadening Participation portfolio
.
Impacts and outcomes
NSF EPSCoR has impacted researchers across the nation. In 2023, the program's RII awardees have accomplished the following:
Published 1,259 journal articles, book chapters, and related research material.
Received 611 grants, totaling over $460M, in additional research funding.
Patented 9 discoveries, with an added 49 patent-pending.
Helped 386 undergraduates and 251 graduate students earn their STEM bachelor's and master's degrees.
Learn more about EPSCoR's impact on the
Impacts and Outcomes webpage
.
View all EPSCoR funding opportunities >
Please join us for the virtual NSF EPSCoR PI Meeting, taking place Jan. 28, 2026.
Learn more and register here
.
Recent news
July 17, 2025
NSF awards $25 million to EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP)
August 20, 2024
NSF awards $38 Million to strengthen research infrastructure, build partnerships and improve STEM workforce development
July 24, 2024
Alabama coalition is building a new statewide industry, backed by National Science Foundation
July 24, 2024
UAH-led coalition building new statewide plasma industry in Alabama, backed by National Science Foundation
July 23, 2024
NSF announces $77.8M investment to build climate resilience capacity across 21 EPSCoR jurisdictions
June 27, 2024
NSF awards $35M for networks to transform research capacity and competitiveness
May 14, 2024
NSF announces $24M investment across three EPSCoR jurisdictions
May 9, 2024
NSF announces a new EPSCoR Track-1 award to combat climate change in Kentucky
April 10, 2024
NSF announces a new EPSCoR Track-1 award to combat climate change in Alaska
Read EPSCoR's new Dear Colleague Letter to learn more about Planning Grants for E-RISE and E-CORE.
Read the Dear Colleague Letter
More about EPSCoR
Investment strategies
Learn about EPSCoR's three major investment strategies to improve the R&D competitiveness of researchers and institutions within EPSCoR jurisdictions.
View investment strategies
Criteria for eligibility
Find out more about who is eligible for EPSCoR funding.
View eligibility criteria
EPSCoR impacts and outcomes
Since 1979, NSF EPSCoR has served its community through investment across the STEM enterprise.
View EPSCoR impacts
Stay connected
Contact us
For further information concerning the NSF EPSCoR program, please contact nsfepscor@nsf.gov.
Get updates
Sign up for the NSF EPSCoR email list.
Become a reviewer
Interested in reviewing NSF EPSCoR proposals? Please complete the EPSCoR Reviewer Interest form.
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