{"id":42522,"date":"2024-01-22T12:09:44","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T17:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rinsfepscor\/?page_id=42522"},"modified":"2026-03-20T12:55:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T16:55:38","slug":"future-epscor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rinsfepscor\/future-epscor\/","title":{"rendered":"Future @EPSCoR ARCHIVE"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Core Programs<\/h1><p>Opportunities for faculty and students to conduct better research, broaden mindsets around  RI Science &amp; Technology<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rinsfepscor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/Zhou-2024-SURF-Conference-WEB.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"fullwidth\">\n<p class=\"type-intro\" align=\"justify\">This past August, the U.S. National Science Foundation announced new funding for Rhode Island&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/new.nsf.gov\/funding\/initiatives\/epscor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)<\/a> program aimed at building fundamental research capacity and competitiveness in states that have historically received less research funding from the agency.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth\">\n<p class=\"type-intro\" align=\"justify\">The <strong>RI Network for Excellence in Science and Technology<\/strong> (RI-NEST) is a $8 million initiative over four years that will strengthen research infrastructure and capacity in RI, alongside the Narragansett Indian Tribe and its people, and position the state to develop&nbsp; use-inspired research as well as societal and economic growth into the future.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-43208 \" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rinsfepscor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/RIINEST-Core-Graphic-1280x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"685\" height=\"433\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>EPSCoR Live! (<\/strong>Monthly; <a href=\"https:\/\/new.nsf.gov\/funding\/initiatives\/epscor\/epscor-live\">see website<\/a>)<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><em>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/new.nsf.gov\/funding\/initiatives\/epscor\/epscor-criteria-eligibility\">EPSCoR jurisdictions<\/a>, are welcome to join these events to learn more about the latest programs and news and to engage in Q&amp;A with EPSCoR Program Officers. <\/em><strong>Visit the<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/new.nsf.gov\/funding\/initiatives\/epscor\/epscor-live\">EPSCoR Live! webpage<\/a> for more info.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Past Sessions<\/h2>\n<p><b>RII-NEST Strategic Planning Workshop, <\/b><b>Dec. 4-5, (<em>URI<\/em><\/b>)<br \/>\n<em>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. <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rinsfepscor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024-Strategic-Planning-Workshop-AGENDA-11262024.pdf\"><strong>View Agenda<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rinsfepscor\/transitioning-to-ecore-erise\/\">Transitioning from Track-1 to E-CORE and E-RISE<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong>April 05, 2024<\/p>\n<h3>General RI NSF EPSCoR Resources<\/h3>\n<div class=\"fullwidth\">\n<div class=\"cl-tiles thirds\" style=\"margin-top: 2rem\">\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/stac.ri.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2021_ri-s-t-update_v4.1.pdf\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rinsfepscor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2021-ST-Plan-Update-FINAL-1.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"2021 S&amp;T Plan Update FINAL-1\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>RI Science &amp; Technology Plan<\/h2><p>The current guiding document for the state <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/pubs\/2023\/nsf23148\/nsf23148.jsp\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rinsfepscor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/NSF_4-Color_bitmap_Logo-e1522098337798.png\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"NSF_4-Color_bitmap_Logo\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><p>Details on eligibility and other grant requirements for E-CORE, E-RISE<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rinsfepscor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/EPSCoR-Now-Future-Presentation-FINAL-for-WEBSITE-10292024.pdf\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rinsfepscor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/SQUARE-NSF_EPSCoR_Logo_Rhode_Island_RGB_1200ppi.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"SQUARE NSF_EPSCoR_Logo_Rhode_Island_RGB_1200ppi\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>What is EPSCoR?<\/h2><p>A recap of the U.S. National Science Foundation in RI and future opportunities<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles fourths\" style=\"margin-top: 2rem\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/new.nsf.gov\/funding\/opportunities\/e-core-rii-epscor-collaborations-optimizing-research-ecosystems\" title=\"\">More on ECORE<\/a> <a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/new.nsf.gov\/funding\/opportunities\/e-rise-rii-epscor-research-incubators-stem-excellence-research\" title=\"\">More on ERISE<\/a> <a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rinsfepscor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/848\/2024-EPSCoR-E-CORE-Strategic-Planning-Guidance.pdf\" title=\"\">Strategic Plan Guide<\/a> <a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rinsfepscor\/\" title=\"\">RI EPSCoR Homepage<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"fullwidth\">\n<p class=\"type-intro\">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 <strong>Howard J. Dooley, Jr.<\/strong> at <a href=\"mailto:hdooley@uri.edu\"><b>hdooley@uri.edu<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; This past August, the U.S. National Science Foundation announced new funding for Rhode Island&#8217;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. 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