2026 NSF EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement-Focused EPSCoR Collaborations Program (RII-FEC formerly Track 2)
Limited submission
The University of Maine's 2026 NSF EPSCoR RII-FEC grant funds collaborative research projects to build research infrastructure and scientific capacity among EPSCoR institutions.
Funder: University of Maine
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (internal competition deadline)
Funding Amounts: Anticipated multi-institutional awards; typical NSF EPSCoR RII-FEC awards are multi-year and often total several million dollars per project.
Summary: Supports collaborative research to enhance research infrastructure and capacity at the University of Maine and partner institutions via the 2026 NSF EPSCoR RII-FEC program.
Description
This opportunity, administered through the University of Maine, is the internal competition for the 2026 NSF EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement-Focused EPSCoR Collaborations Program (RII-FEC, formerly known as Track 2). The program aims to foster collaborative, interdisciplinary research initiatives that enhance research infrastructure, build sustainable research networks, and strengthen the scientific competitiveness of participating institutions. Projects should address critical research needs and promote multi-institutional partnerships, particularly among EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions.
