Enhancing STEM Education, Research Capacity, and Workforce Development in Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Jurisdictions
NSF funding supports innovative STEM education and research capacity-building projects in EPSCoR-eligible regions, focusing on broadening participation, workforce development, and scientific literacy.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: Varies by specific EDU program | Most programs accept proposals anytime; check individual program solicitations
Funding Amounts: Funding depends on the selected EDU program; typical NSF awards range from $100,000 to several million dollars and vary in duration.
Summary: Supports institutions in EPSCoR jurisdictions to enhance STEM education, research capacity, and workforce development through expanded access, innovation, and inclusive participation.
Key Information: Only institutions in EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions may apply; must follow guidance of the relevant EDU program.
Description
This funding opportunity is designed to support institutions in EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions to improve STEM education, research capacity, and workforce development. The initiative, led by the NSF Directorate for STEM Education (EDU), encourages both new proposals and supplemental funding requests from eligible institutions to expand access to STEM opportunities for students, educators, researchers, and communities. The program seeks to foster innovation, broaden participation, and stimulate economic and social development in historically underfunded regions by supporting projects that address one or more of the following goals:
- Preparing the next generation of STEM professionals
- Developing rigorous research and evaluation capacity in STEM education
- Increasing scientific and technological literacy among all Americans
- Broadening participation across geographies, institutions, and demographic groups
Proposals must align with the mission of one of the four participating EDU divisions: Equity for Excellence in STEM (EES), Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL), Undergraduate Education (DUE), or Graduate Education (DGE).
