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In an advanced effort to foster innovation in aerospace technology and science, NASA has recently disclosed the beneficiaries of the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) awards. This strategic funding initiative is aimed at reinforcing research ventures at more than 20 universities and establishments spread throughout the United States.
“Utilizing our EPSCoR awards, we aspire to amplify research capabilities in sectors of the nation that have been historically underrepresented in governmental research echelons,” remarked Torry Johnson, NASA’s deputy associate administrator of STEM Engagement Programs, headquartered in Washington. “Our overarching aim through these awards is to pave consistent and resilient pathways for institutions to integrate into the aerospace sector, by fostering competitive research infrastructures and enhancing collaborative networks with NASA specialists.”
Research fields implicated in the EPSCoR awards enhance NASA’s research initiatives and are pertinent to upcoming agency missions. The domains of research vary, encompassing in-space manufacturing, heliophysics, astronaut health, and climatology studies.
The NASA EPSCoR Rapid Response Research grants, which are underwritten by the agency’s Office of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Engagement, have announced an allocation of close to $100,000 for each selected project during the one-year performance term set for fiscal year 2024.
Below is a list of the awarded academic institutions:
- University of Alabama in Huntsville
- University of Arkansas in Little Rock
- University of Delaware in Newark
- Iowa State University in Ames
- University of Idaho in Moscow
- University of Kentucky in Lexington
- Louisiana Board of Regents in Baton Rouge
- University of Mississippi in University
- Montana State University in Bozeman
- University of North Dakota in Grand Forks
- University of Nebraska in Omaha
- New Mexico State University in Las Cruces
- Nevada System of Higher Education in Reno
- Oklahoma State University in Stillwater
- Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island
- College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City
- West Virginia University in Morgantown
- University of Wyoming in Laramie
NASA strategically forges collaborations with governmental bodies, the academic sphere, and industry players to ensure enduring enhancements in research infrastructures, concurrently propelling national competitiveness in research and development activities, particularly in the aerospace and allied sectors.
Additional details about NASA’s initiatives in STEM can be acquired at:
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Gerelle Dodson
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1600
gerelle.q.dodson@nasa.gov
FAQ about NASA’s University Research Project Awards
What is the purpose of NASA’s EPSCoR Program?
The EPSCoR Program is designed to build research capacity in regions of the United States that are traditionally underrepresented in competitive research funding, thereby creating sustainable pathways for participating in the aerospace industry.
How much funding is each project awarded?
Each EPSCoR Rapid Response Research grant is approximately $100,000 per project for a one-year duration.
What areas of research do the EPSCoR grants cover?
The grants cover a variety of science and technology research needs that align with NASA’s research portfolio, such as in-space manufacturing, heliophysics, astronaut health, and climate research.
How does NASA select the recipient institutions for the EPSCoR grants?
NASA selects institutions based on their research proposals that fulfill the NASA’s strategic research missions and that demonstrate an ability to enhance the research capacity in the underrepresented regions.
Where can I find more information about NASA STEM programs?
Additional information is available at NASA’s STEM Engagement website: https://stem.nasa.gov.