Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Basic Research
NASA seeks basic research proposals that advance its research and technology priorities while strengthening research infrastructure, higher education capabilities, and local economic development.
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Funder: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Due Dates: February 1, 2027 (Full application, 11:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 per award over three years; $21 million anticipated for 28 awards
Summary: Supports NASA-aligned research that builds sustainable aerospace research capacity, infrastructure, and economic development in EPSCoR jurisdictions.
Key Information: Applications must go through the jurisdiction’s NASA EPSCoR Director’s office; only two proposals per jurisdiction are accepted.
Description
NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement administers EPSCoR Basic Research to strengthen research capabilities in jurisdictions that have not historically participated in competitive aerospace research. The program provides seed funding for scientific and technical research aligned with NASA’s strategic research and technology development priorities, Mission Directorates, and Centers. It aims to build long-term, self-sustaining, nationally competitive aerospace and aerospace-related research capabilities.
Projects should strengthen higher education research infrastructure, foster partnerships among NASA, academia, and industry, and contribute to jurisdictional workforce and economic development. Funded researchers must work closely with a NASA researcher. Proposals must also describe practical plans to become competitive for support outside NASA EPSCoR, including funding from NASA, industry, other federal agencies, and other sources.
