EPSCORNSF stands for Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research of the National Science Foundation. It is a program established by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the United States. The EPSCORNSF program aims to promote scientific research and enhance the research capacity of states or regions that have traditionally received lower levels of federal research and development funding.
The program provides funding to eligible jurisdictions, usually states or territories, to improve their scientific infrastructure, research competitiveness, and technological innovation. EPSCORNSF grants enable these jurisdictions to build research centers, enhance faculty recruitment, improve laboratory facilities, and foster interdisciplinary collaborations. These funds are typically allocated to support research projects in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
The EPSCORNSF program encourages merit-based competition among eligible jurisdictions, fostering partnerships between academic institutions, industry, and government agencies to strengthen research and development capabilities. It aims to reduce disparities in research funding across the nation by empowering states or regions with limited access to federal resources, enabling them to participate more actively in the national scientific enterprise.
Overall, EPSCORNSF serves as a catalyst to advance scientific discovery and innovation in underserved jurisdictions, allowing them to contribute meaningfully to national research priorities while contributing to the economic growth and development of these regions.
