Welcome to the EPSCoR/IDeA Foundation

This website serves as a valuable communication tool to provide information about the federal-wide EPSCoR/IDeA (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research/Institutional Development Award) program, EIF initiatives, and news from the the states. Here, you will find information about our various committees and publications. Our frequently updated Resources page contains programmatic resources, including reports, publications, newsletters, program announcements, and information about upcoming meetings to name a few.

I encourage you to peruse the pages of this site for more information and contact me or Jim Hoehn with any questions or feedback.

—Paul L. Hill, Chair

Foundation Activities

EPSCoR 2030 Report to NSF

Posted on April 24th, 2012

A panel of nationally recognized scientists and engineers met at the behest of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to examine the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) in terms of its relevance to the national research agenda. The two-day workshop produced observations about the value of the NSF program and recommended programmatic changes to be made both by NSF and by the EPSCoR states that can enhance EPSCoR’s effectiveness.  The report on this workshop, held January 19 - 20 in Washington, DC, is now available.

Testimony by Dr. Christopher M. Lawson

Posted on April 2nd, 2012

On behalf of the EPSCoR/IDeA Coalition Dr. Christopher M. Lawson from the University of Alabama at Birmingham testified in front of the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies on March 22

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Testimony by Dr. Mark A. Barteau

Posted on April 2nd, 2012

On behalf of the EPSCoR/IDeA Coalition Dr. Mark A. Barteau from the University of Delaware testified in front of the House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education on March 29, 2012.

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Elegible Jurisdictions

The highlighted states and territories all have EPSCoR or IDeA programs. Select a state to visit their EPSCoR/IDeA webpage:

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