This past August, the U.S. National Science Foundation announced new funding for Rhode Island’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program aimed at building fundamental research capacity and competitiveness in states that have historically received less research funding from the agency.
The RI Inclusive Network for Excellence in Science and Technology (RII-NEST) is a $8 million initiative over four years that will strengthen research infrastructure and capacity in RI, inclusive of the Narragansett Indian Tribe and its people, and position the state to sustain equitable, use-inspired research as well as societal and economic growth into the future.
Planning for RII-NEST
Strategic Planning Workshop (Dec. 4-6, URI)
Faculty, researchers, and staff from across Rhode Island will discuss maximizing current research and broader impacts activities through RII-NEST and beyond, as well as identify strengths and challenges to delivering quality research and economic development opportunities within the state. Agenda forthcoming. Register Now!
If you are non-URI faculty or staff, you must register as a guest to park at the Fine Arts Faculty Lot (Find on Google Maps). To park, do the following:
Click on the prompts as you see them in the image below, making sure to put in the voucher code “RII-NEST”
Add your vehicle information and confirm your pass.
EPSCoR Live! (Monthly; see website)
NSF EPSCoR is hosting virtual forums to enable conversation about NSF programs, policies, and updates. Researchers, educators, and leaders within research administration, especially those in EPSCoR jurisdictions, are welcome to join these events to learn more about the latest programs and news and to engage in Q&A with EPSCoR Program Officers. Visit the EPSCoR Live! webpage for more info.
Past Sessions
Transitioning from Track-1 to E-CORE and E-RISE – April 05, 2024
General RI NSF EPSCoR Resources
RI NSF EPSCoR aims to host events that enable individuals of all abilities to participate fully and equally. If you need accommodation or have questions about accessibility, contact RI NSF EPSCoR Project Administrator Howard J. Dooley, Jr. at hdooley@uri.edu.
Rhode Island EPSCoR is funded by the National Science Foundation under EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Award #OIA-1655221. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.