NSF Investigator-Initiated Proposals
NSF Investigator-Initiated Proposals from North Dakota EPSCoR support original research and equipment requests in any NSF scientific field, encouraging innovation and investigator-driven ideas.
Funder: North Dakota EPSCoR (https://ndepscor.ndus.edu)
Due Dates: None (proposals accepted anytime)
Funding Amounts: Varies by proposal and NSF program; funding can support research or equipment—no fixed maximum.
Summary: Supports original research and equipment proposals from EPSCoR jurisdiction investigators via the NSF PAPPG process.
Key Information: Applicants should coordinate with NSF program officers to align proposals with appropriate NSF programs.
Description
This opportunity invites researchers in EPSCoR jurisdictions (such as North Dakota) to develop and submit their own investigator-initiated research proposals through the National Science Foundation's Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) process. Proposals may request funding for original research or for equipment that advances scientific objectives. North Dakota EPSCoR encourages applicants to consult with NSF program officers to ensure their ideas best fit NSF priorities and programs. This mechanism is designed to foster innovation and advance diverse scientific fields by enabling researchers to pursue their own ideas with NSF support.
