Kansas NSF EPSCoR Research & Education Innovation (REI) Awards
Forecasted
Kansas NSF EPSCoR REI Awards fund innovative, high-risk research and education projects in Kansas on topics like machine learning bias, community resilience, and disaster management.
Funder: Kansas NSF EPSCoR
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline for Kansas NSF EPSCoR REI Awards, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per award for projects typically lasting nine months
Summary: Funds small-scale, high-risk/high-reward research and education projects in Kansas, with priority for topics like machine learning bias, community resilience, and disaster management.
Key Information: Eligibility limited to faculty with PI status at designated Kansas institutions; see below for full list.
Description
The Kansas NSF EPSCoR Research & Education Innovation (REI) Awards are designed to support small, innovative research and education projects that foster networking, planning, or the rapid advancement of transformative ideas. These awards encourage high-risk, high-reward initiatives, particularly those that align with the goals of NSF EAGER grants. While proposals in any ARISE research or education area are considered, special priority is given to projects targeting:
- Bias in machine learning and automation
- Resiliency and risk mitigation in indigenous communities
- Emergency management or disaster resilience planning
The REI Awards aim to stimulate new collaborations and provide seed funding that enables Kansas researchers to pursue larger, nationally competitive grants.
