About EPSCoR

EPSCoR was established by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in 1979, with a goal of strengthening U.S. research and education in science and engineering. In 1991-92 the U.S. Congress asked other federal agencies supporting academic research to form EPSCoR programs similar to that of NSF.

Seven federal agencies now have EPSCoR programs: the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Dept. of Defense, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Dept. of Energy, and Environmental Protection Agency.

The National Science Foundation designates states as qualifying for EPSCoR funds. That designation then carries eligibility to apply for federal EPSCoR funds. Each federal agency administers its EPSCoR program as it best contributes to their mission.

NASA's EPSCoR funds are administered by the NASA National Space Grant infrastructure. The NH Space Grant director is the NH NASA EPSCoR director.

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EPSCoR Research & Infrastructure Development (RID) Cooperative Agreements initiate research collaborations.

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NASA EPSCoR Research Cooperative Agreements extend research capability and address high-priority strategic NASA research needs.

NASA EPSCoR Inititatives

The NASA Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, or EPSCoR, is a merit-based program designed strengthen research capabilities of jurisdictions that have not participated equably in competitive aerospace and aerospace-related research activities.

EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions are offered funding to develop a more competitive research base among their member academic institutions.

Two main initiatives 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.

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. Antoinette Galvin, 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.

UPDATE:  March 5, 2012 GSFC RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES:
Potential EPSCoR Partnership Opportunities at Goddard Space Flight Center.

If you have an EPSCoR faculty conducting similar research, who would like to collaborate with a Goddard Scientist, read more (pdf)...