EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence
U.S. National Science Foundation
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- Posted
- Dec 17, 2025
- Amount
- $8,000,000 - $31,500,000
- Closes
- Aug 11, 2026 (in 27 days)
- Last verified
- Jul 15, 2026
Classification and identifiers
- Solicitation number
- 25-522
- Assistance listing (CFDA)
- 47.083
Amount
$8,000,000 - $31,500,000
Who can apply
Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: Institutions of higher education (PhD-granting and non-PhD-granting), acting on behalf of their faculty members, that are accredited in and have a campus in the United States, its territories, or possessions. Distinct academic campuses within multi-campus systems (e.g., campuses that award their own degrees and have independent administrative structures, admissions policies, and alumni associations) qualify as separate submission-eligible institutions. Campuses that plan to submit a proposal through the Sponsored Projects Office of other campuses or organizations should contact NSF EPSCoR to discuss eligibility as early as possible and at least six weeks before submitting such a proposal. Non-profit, non-degree-gra...
About this opportunity
The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) supports the mission of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) 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 institutions, organizations, researchers, trainees, community stakeholders, and resources that contribute to the process of research and innovation that advances fundamental knowledge, generates use...