EPSCoR
For many researchers in the GPN region, the EPSCoR (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) program may help in obtaining research funds. At a presentation of Kansas EPSCoR Directors in late February, here's what I learned about EPSCoR. Keep in mind that specifics may differ by state and by program.
There are several funding agencies participating in EPSCoR, including NSF, DARPA, NASA, and NIH. I knew that because of research I did earlier for the GPN funding web page. Your state might participate in one or more of these EPSCoR programs. If your state participates in more than one, there may be one EPSCoR office which administrates all the programs or separate offices for each (e.g., NSF-EPSCoR, NIH-EPSCoR). Many of the web sites for the various GPN state EPSCoR programs are located at the
GPN Funding Web Site.
At the meeting it was clear that some EPSCoR programs had elaborate RFPs. Others were more informal. I was confused before the meeting about how proposals are reviewed and funds are awarded. I was right to be confused because the method can differ between EPSCoR programs and even within programs.
I learned that, in some cases, the state EPSCoR agency identifies a mission, reviews and selects proposals submitted to it, and then submits those selected proposals as a package to the appropriate Federal agency for review and ultimate funding. In other cases, the state agency may pass along all proposals to the Federal agency for review.
Keep in mind that much of what I learned is specific to Kansas. Check with the Director or other representative of your state's EPSCoR office to find out exactly how the process works and to find out the deadlines.
Greg
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