Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Basic Research
Open Posted
- Opportunity number
- NNH27ZHA001C
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $750,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA is soliciting proposals for the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Basic Research, a cooperative agreement, with applications due February 1, 2027. The solicitation seeks research activities that make significant contributions to NASA's strategic research and technology development priorities while strengthening higher education research infrastructure and the economic development of the jurisdiction receiving funding. Eligibility is jurisdiction-based: the National Science Foundation determines overall jurisdiction eligibility using its latest EPSCoR eligibility tables, and the posting lists applicant type only as "Other." The posting does not state a cost share or match requirement, an award ceiling or floor, or an expected number of awards.
The parent listing's historical figures are program-level, not specific to this solicitation. STEM Engagement awards have typically ranged from $115,000 to $150,000 with one- to three-year completion periods. Research Infrastructure Development awards have historically ranged from $750,000 to $1 million, with multi-year terms extending into 2027 and 2028. The program has obligated $24.2 million across 43 awards since 2020, with 9 awards in 2025 and 9 to date in 2026.
All proposals undergo administrative, merit, and financial review. The NASA funding organization managing the awarded effort's technical aspects conducts merit review, which may be based on peer review. Selection announcements typically occur 150 to 220 days after the proposal due date, subject to budget and approval delays. Principal Investigators and Co-Investigators must register in NSPIRES. The individual NOFO determines whether a Notice of Intent or Phase I proposal is required. The posting does not state evaluation criteria weights or place of performance.
The opportunity is assigned to Assistance Listing 43.016, under the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. The NASA Shared Services Center is the sole funding agency under this listing, and the source names no incumbent recipient.
Synopsis
This solicitation seeks proposals that are expected to establish research activities that will make
significant contributions to NASA's strategic research and technology development priorities and
contribute to the overall research infrastructure, science and technology capabilities of higher
education and economic development of the jurisdiction receiving funding.
Eligibility
The National Science Foundation (NSF) determines overall jurisdiction eligibility for NASA EPSCoR. The latest available NSF eligibility tables are used to determine overall jurisdiction eligibility for NASA EPSCoR. The NSF eligibility table is available at: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/epscor/epscor-criteria-eligibility
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