NASA EPSCoR
The NASA Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, or EPSCoR, is a merit-based program designed strengthen the research capabilities of jurisdictions that have not in the past participated equably in competitive aerospace and aerospace-related research activities.
EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions are offered funding to develop a more competitive research base within their jurisdiction and their member academic institutions.
Two main components of NASA EPSCoR are:
1. Research & Infrastructure Development (RID) Cooperative Agreements, enabling jurisdictions to build and strengthen relationships with NASA researchers. The RID has a three-year base period with a potential single, two-year renewal. Awards are $125,000 per year. A one-to-one match (cash or in-kind) is required for every NASA dollar awarded. The most recent RID awards were in 2007. NASA intends to announce RID opportunities every 3-5 years, pending funding.
2. Research Cooperative Agreements address high-priority NASA research and technology development needs. Awards are up to $750,000 for a 3-year period. A one-to-one match (cash or in-kind) is required for every NASA dollar awarded. NASA intends to solicit EPSCoR Research Cooperative Agreements yearly, pending funding.
New Hampshire NASA EPSCoR
In 2004, the National Science Foundation designated New Hampshire an EPSCoR state. That EPSCoR designation then qualified New Hampshire researchers and research jurisdictions to apply for EPSCoR funds from federal agencies with EPSCoR programs—NASA being one of those agencies.
New Hampshire NASA EPSCoR is administered through the New Hampshire Space Grant at the University of New Hampshire. Dr. David S. Bartlett, director of the NH Space Grant, is director of NH NASA EPSCoR. A New Hampshire EPSCoR Technical Advisory Committe serves to advise on the jurisdiction's research priorities, the program progress and accomplishments.