National Science Foundation Directorate for Education and Human

National Science Foundation Directorate for Education and Human Resources

EPSCo. R’s Origins NSF’s 1989 statutory authority, Sec. 113. (a) of Miscellaneous Law 42 U. S. C. 182 g, “… authorizes the Director to operate an Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCo. R) to assist less competitive states that: l Have historically received little federal research and development funding; and l Have demonstrated a commitment to develop their research bases and improve science and engineering (S&E) research and education programs at their universities and colleges. ”

EPSCo. R’s Strategy Quality within Context—To view each EPSCo. R participant within the context of its stage of development and to support only focused, high-quality S&T enhancement activities Added Value—To support only those activities that “add significant value” to the existing S&T enterprise Sustainability—To ultimately create a S&T infrastructure that will allow EPSCo. R institutions and researchers to transition into the mainstream of Federal R&D support

Operating Principles Accountability—Establish merit review at all levels with emphasis on the “value added” to existing circumstances. Both S&T and management program accountability emphasized at all levels. Partnerships—Promote establishment of Governmentuniversity-private sector partnerships designed to meet State and national S&T needs. Resources—Encourage significant non-Federal investment in S&T that will allow States and the Federal Government to share both the “risks and rewards” of academic R&D development.

EPSCo. R Investments EPSCo. R investments are consistent with NSF’s Core Strategies: develop intellectual capital; strengthen the physical infrastructure; integrate research and education; and promote partnerships. Co-Funding Initiative—Joint support of proposals submitted by researchers in EPSCo. R States to the Foundation’s ongoing grant programs Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII)— 36 -48 month awards of up to $9 million total. A 50% matching share is required over the term of the award. Outreach—Support of outreach visits by NSF program and professional staff to acquaint researchers in EPSCo. R States with NSF programs, priorities, and policies

OPP Co-Funding Statistics (1999 -2003) Year: # of Awards: EPSCo. R: Program: (in millions) 1999 4 $0. 3 $0. 4 2000 4 $0. 3 $1. 5 2001 10 $1. 9 $5. 5 2002 9 $1. 2 $1. 5 2003 10 $1. 0 $0. 8 Total 37 $4. 7 $9. 7

EPSCo. R Office Staff • Sherry Farwell – EPSCo. R Office Head • Program Staff Patricia Ferguson Simona Gilbert Jane Harrington Martha L. James Julio Lopez-Ferrao Karen Sandberg Office Telephone: (703) 292 -8683 Website: http: //www. ehr. nsf. gov/EPSCo. R