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National Science Foundation Directorate for Education and Human Resources

National Science Foundation Directorate for Education and Human Resources. EPSCoR’s Origins.

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National Science Foundation Directorate for Education and Human Resources

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  1. National Science Foundation Directorate for Education and Human Resources

  2. EPSCoR’s Origins NSF’s 1989 statutory authority, Sec. 113.(a) of Miscellaneous Law 42 U.S.C. 182g, “… authorizes the Director to operate an Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) to assist less competitive states that: • Have historically received little federal research and development funding; and • Have demonstrated a commitment to develop their research bases and improve science and engineering (S&E) research and education programs at their universities and colleges.”

  3. EPSCoR’s Strategy Quality within Context—To view each EPSCoR participant within the context of its stage of development and to support only focused, high-quality S&T enhancement activities Added Value—To support only those activities that “add significant value” to the existing S&T enterprise Sustainability—To ultimately create a S&T infrastructure that will allow EPSCoR institutions and researchers to transition into the mainstream of Federal R&D support

  4. Operating Principles Accountability—Establish merit review at all levels with emphasis on the “value added” to existing circumstances. Both S&T and management program accountability emphasized at all levels. Partnerships—Promote establishment of Government-university-private sector partnerships designed to meet State and national S&T needs. Resources—Encourage significant non-Federal investment in S&T that will allow States and the Federal Government to share both the “risks and rewards” of academic R&D development.

  5. EPSCoR Investments EPSCoR investments are consistent with NSF’s Core Strategies:develop intellectual capital; strengthen the physical infrastructure; integrate research and education; and promote partnerships. Co-Funding Initiative—Joint support of proposals submitted by researchers in EPSCoR States to the Foundation’s ongoing grant programs Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII)—36-48 month awards of up to $9 million total. A 50% matching share is required over the term of the award. Outreach—Support of outreach visits by NSF program and professional staff to acquaint researchers in EPSCoR States with NSF programs, priorities, and policies

  6. OPP Co-Funding Statistics (1999-2003)

  7. EPSCoR Office Staff • Sherry Farwell – EPSCoR Office Head • Program StaffPatricia FergusonSimona GilbertJane HarringtonMartha L. JamesJulio Lopez-FerraoKaren Sandberg Office Telephone: (703) 292-8683 Website: http://www.ehr.nsf.gov/EPSCoR

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