Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR): Workshop Opportunities
ID: 352339Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$0 - $200K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352339

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf24540
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR): Workshop Opportunities grant aimed at enhancing research infrastructure and development capacity in EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions. This program invites proposals for workshops that focus on innovative, multi-jurisdictional efforts addressing themes of regional or national importance, aligning with NSF's mission to promote scientific progress across the nation. With an estimated total program funding of $1.5 million and an award ceiling of $200,000, NSF anticipates making approximately 20 awards. Proposals can be submitted at any time, and interested applicants can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.

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