The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Program hereby announces its interest in receiving applications for Implementation Grants.  Grants awarded under this FOA are intended to improve research capability through the support of a group of scientists and engineers, including undergraduate students, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, working on a common scientific theme in one or more EPSCoR jurisdictions.  While the academic, non-profit and industrial research communities are welcome to lead or to participate in applications, a strong component of student participation in research is required for all applicants.  Reasonable equipment requests in support of the proposal research will also be considered.  Early career faculty from EPSCoR jurisdictions are encouraged to apply, and utilization of DOE user facilities is encouraged.  

Information on the DOE’s Office of Science (SC) User Facilities can be found by visiting SC’s website and information on the DOE Office of Nuclear Energy user facilities can be found on the Nuclear Science User Facilities website.

DOE EPSCoR follows the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) EPSCoR Program eligibility determinations. Please see the funding opportunity for agency contacts, eligibility, and more details.