Opportunity Information: Apply for 06 613
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- The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Workshop Opportunities (EPS)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.076 Education and Human Resources.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 19, 2012 and posted on Sep 21, 2006.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 18, 2012 Proposals accepted anytime. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- All jurisdictions that meet the current NSF EPSCoR 0.75 eligibility criterion are eligible to submit these workshop proposals. Non EPSCoR institutions and individuals may participate in the collaborative workshop activities, but they cannot lead the workshop proposal effort.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Workshop Opportunities (EPS) is a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant opportunity under the EPSCoR program, which exists to broaden participation in federally funded research and strengthen the nation s overall scientific and engineering enterprise. EPSCoR specifically focuses on U.S. jurisdictions that have historically received a smaller share of NSF research and development funding. By targeting these places, NSF aims to build durable research capacity and improve long term competitiveness through partnerships that connect state and territorial governments, higher education institutions, and industry.
This particular opportunity invites EPSCoR eligible jurisdictions to submit unsolicited proposals to host community workshops. The intent is outreach and community building: workshops are meant to help researchers, institutions, and partners explore new and creative ways to collaborate across multiple jurisdictions on topics that matter at regional and national levels. Proposed workshop themes should align with EPSCoR goals such as improving research infrastructure, increasing R and D capability, and strengthening the ability of these jurisdictions to compete successfully for national level research funding, while also fitting within NSF s broader mission to advance scientific progress.
Funding is provided through a discretionary grant mechanism in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category, with an estimated total program funding level of about 500,000 and an expectation of roughly five awards. The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity is 47.076 (Education and Human Resources). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non federal funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility is limited to jurisdictions that meet the NSF EPSCoR 0.75 eligibility criterion at the time of submission. While non EPSCoR institutions and individuals are allowed to participate in the workshop activities as collaborators, they are not permitted to lead the proposal. In practice, that means an EPSCoR jurisdiction organization must be the proposing and leading entity, but the workshop itself can and should include broader partners when that strengthens the multi jurisdictional scope and impact.
The solicitation originally indicated that proposals could be submitted at any time, reflecting a flexible submission approach rather than a single fixed deadline. Administrative dates in the record show posting in 2006 and an archive date in 2012, so anyone looking to pursue something similar today would need to confirm the current status and look for the most recent EPSCoR workshop or outreach solicitation, using NSF Publication 06 613 as the reference point for the archived announcement. For access issues or technical problems with the announcement link, the notice directs applicants to NSF s grants.gov support resources.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Workshop Opportunities (EPS) grant?
This opportunity is a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant mechanism under the NSF EPSCoR program that supports community workshops hosted by EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions. The workshops are intended to promote outreach and community building and to help participants develop new, creative multi-jurisdiction collaborations aligned with EPSCoR goals and NSF's mission to advance scientific progress.
What is NSF EPSCoR, and what is it designed to do?
NSF EPSCoR (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) is intended to broaden participation in federally funded research and strengthen the U.S. scientific and engineering enterprise. It focuses on U.S. jurisdictions that have historically received a smaller share of NSF research and development funding, aiming to build durable research capacity and improve long-term competitiveness through partnerships among state and territorial governments, higher education institutions, and industry.
What type of activity does this opportunity fund?
The opportunity invites unsolicited proposals to host community workshops. The funded activity is the planning and convening of workshops designed to support outreach, community building, and exploration of collaboration ideas across multiple jurisdictions.
Who is allowed to submit a proposal?
Eligibility is limited to jurisdictions that meet the NSF EPSCoR 0.75 eligibility criterion at the time of submission. An organization from an EPSCoR-eligible jurisdiction must be the proposing and leading entity.
Can non-EPSCoR institutions or individuals participate?
Yes. Non-EPSCoR institutions and individuals may participate in workshop activities as collaborators. However, they are not permitted to lead the proposal.
Does the workshop need to involve multiple jurisdictions?
The intent of the workshops is to help partners explore collaboration across multiple jurisdictions, particularly on topics with regional and national relevance. Proposals are expected to support multi-jurisdictional scope and impact when that strengthens the workshop outcomes.
What kinds of workshop topics are appropriate?
Proposed themes should align with EPSCoR goals and NSF's broader mission. The description emphasizes topics that help improve research infrastructure, increase research and development (R&D) capability, and strengthen the ability of EPSCoR jurisdictions to compete successfully for national-level research funding, while also focusing on issues that matter at regional and national levels.
What are the main goals NSF is trying to achieve through these workshops?
The workshops are intended to support outreach and community building and to stimulate new, creative partnerships that build durable research capacity in EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions. This includes strengthening collaborations among governments, higher education, and industry and improving long-term competitiveness for federal research funding.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total program funding level is about $500,000, with an expectation of roughly five awards.
How many awards does NSF expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of approximately five awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of an award.
What is the funding mechanism and category?
Funding is provided through a discretionary grant mechanism in the "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity is 47.076 (Education and Human Resources).
Is there a fixed deadline to submit a proposal?
The solicitation indicated that proposals could be submitted at any time, reflecting a flexible submission approach rather than a single fixed deadline.
What does it mean that the proposals are "unsolicited"?
Based on the description provided, "unsolicited proposals" means proposals are invited from EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions to host workshops without being tied to a single, one-time deadline or a narrowly prescribed set of topics, as long as the proposed workshop aligns with EPSCoR goals and NSF's mission.
Is this opportunity still active?
The administrative dates shown indicate posting in 2006 and an archive date in 2012. Anyone seeking a similar opportunity today would need to confirm current NSF EPSCoR workshop or outreach solicitations and use NSF Publication 06-613 as a reference point for the archived announcement.
What NSF publication is referenced for this opportunity?
The archived announcement references NSF Publication 06-613.
What should applicants do if they have trouble accessing the announcement link or encounter technical issues?
The notice directs applicants to NSF's grants.gov support resources for access issues or technical problems with the announcement link.
What partners are encouraged in these workshops?
The EPSCoR program emphasizes partnerships that connect state and territorial governments, higher education institutions, and industry. The workshop opportunity encourages broader partners, including non-EPSCoR participants, when that strengthens multi-jurisdictional scope and impact.
How does this opportunity relate to strengthening competitiveness for federal research funding?
The workshops are intended to help EPSCoR jurisdictions improve research infrastructure and R&D capability and strengthen their ability to compete successfully for national-level research funding, ultimately improving long-term competitiveness.
What eligibility timing rule applies?
The eligibility limitation is stated as meeting the NSF EPSCoR 0.75 eligibility criterion at the time of submission.
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