EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)

The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) supports the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) mission by promoting nationwide scientific progress. The program fosters partnerships among academic institutions, government entities, industry, and non-profits to drive long-term improvements in research infrastructure and enhance R&D capacity. The EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program aims to support jurisdictions in building significant and sustainable research capacity and research infrastructure. Key aspects of the program include: • Development of research administration and facilities • Enhancement of STEM education pathways • Support for early career investigators and broadening participation • Encouragement of national and global partnerships • Focus on technology transfer and economic development • Emphasis on use-inspired research pathways The program seeks to support the development and growth of new jurisdiction-wide connections and the leveraging of existing connections to drive substantive and sustainable impacts.