The National Science Foundation’s Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) is offering Research Infrastructure Improvement Track-3 grants to support diverse communities in STEM fields. These awards provide up to $750,000 per year for 5 years to enhance R&D competitiveness in EPSCoR jurisdictions by broadening participation of underrepresented groups such as minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and those in underserved rural areas. The program aims to catalyze scientific progress and economic development by connecting various sectors of society. Applications are open until July 10, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 230599
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | 13-553 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program Track-3: Building Diverse Communities |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 47.081 — Office of Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Apr 15, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 10, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 10, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Aug 10, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 750,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $ |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | *Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: – Academic institutions or organizations in jurisdictions that meet theEPSCoR eligibilitycriteria for RII may submit proposals to the Research Infrastructure Improvement Program Track-3: Building Diverse Communities (RII Track-3) competition. *PI Limit: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Science Foundation |
| Description:: | The National Science Foundation (NSF) Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) provides significant investment in 28 states (Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming), the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the Territories of US Virgin Islands and Guam. Building on that investment, EPSCoR seeks to catalyze novel and innovative mechanisms to promote scientific progress nationwide. Key to the improved academic research competitiveness in each EPSCoR jurisdiction has been the increased attention to both innovation and broadening participation. Continued progress can be catalyzed by connecting the multiple sectors of society that influence and/or benefit from the engagement of diverse communities in scientific discovery and economic development. Research Infrastructure Improvement Track-3: (RII Track-3) awards provide up to $750,000 per award for up to 5 years to support the strategic goal of broadening participation to improve future R&D competitiveness of EPSCoR jurisdictions. RII Track-3 seeks to broaden the participation of underrepresented groups in STEM fields supported by NSF – underrepresented minorities, women, persons with disabilities and those in underserved rural regions of the country. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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| Synopsis 1 |
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Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.081 | PKG00173910 | Apr 15, 2013 | Jul 10, 2013 | View | Kelvin Chu | Organization Applicants |