The Steering Committee of Rhode Island NSF Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) will host a public statewide meeting Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, in Providence. The meeting concerns the next proposal to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a Collaborative Agreement.

During the meeting, the Steering Committee will present information on the next application for a five-year agreement and on White Papers due in early 2014. The session will run from 2-4 p.m. at the Providence Chamber of Commerce, 30 Exchange Terrace, 4th Floor, Providence, RI 02903.

Rhode Island NSF EPSCoR conducts groundbreaking research and develops academic talent in the science and technology fields to increase competitiveness in research and development, build a more capable workforce and fuel economic growth in the Ocean State.

Funded by the NSF and state contributions, Rhode Island NSF EPSCoR brings together nine of the state’s public and private institutions of higher education in pursuit of a strong and sustainable marine ecosystem that serves as a foundation for Rhode Island’s economy and quality of life.

This collaborative approach creates more productive partnerships across multiple disciplines, from science to art, and draws on the strength of the state’s collective diversity. Rhode Island NSF EPSCoR partner institutions are: Brown University, Bryant University, Community College of Rhode Island, Providence College, Rhode Island College, Rhode Island School of Design, Roger Williams University, Salve Regina University, and the University of Rhode Island.