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EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems
U.S. National Science Foundation · 25-523 · Deadline: July 20, 2027
Program-level history — this opportunity doesn't publish per-opportunity awards, so these numbers describe its parent program (CFDA 47.083, Integrative Activities), not this competition alone. Labeled that way on purpose.
209 unique recipients in the sample; 96 repeat winners.
range $4k – $29M
Draw-down reality (program)
Across 47 completed awards in this program (FY2021+ sample, USAspending outlay records), grantees ultimately drew a median 70% of obligated funds. A median well under 100% means underspend or early closure is common here — worth knowing before promising a spend-down timeline.
Listing summary
The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) supports the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) mission by promoting nationwide scientific progress. Through this program, NSF fosters partnerships among academic institutions, government entities, industry, and non-profits. These collaborations aim to drive long-term improvements in research infrastructure, enhance R&D capacity, and boost the research competitiveness of eligible EPSCoR jurisdictions, including states, territories, and commonwealths. A jurisdiction’s research ecosystem is the interconnected network of organ…
Eligibility: Others · Categories: Science and Technology · official listing ↗
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