KY Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)
Forecasted
KY EPSCoR, funded by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, boosts Kentucky’s research capacity with state matching funds for NSF and NASA EPSCoR projects.
Funder: Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: State matching funds for active EPSCoR projects (NSF/NASA); specific amounts vary by project and federal program.
Summary: Supports Kentucky research institutions with state matching funds to enhance research capacity and competitiveness for federal EPSCoR funding.
Description
The Kentucky Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (KY EPSCoR) is a state-supported initiative aimed at strengthening Kentucky’s research infrastructure and increasing the competitiveness of its institutions for federal research funding. Administered by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development in partnership with KY Innovation, the program provides essential state matching funds for projects supported by federal agencies such as the National Science Foundation (NSF) and NASA. KY EPSCoR is part of the national EPSCoR initiative, focusing on building research capacity among faculty, students, and facilities throughout Kentucky.
