Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR): Workshop Opportunities

The EPSCoR Workshop Opportunities program welcomes proposals for workshops in areas of science and engineering that advance EPSCoR's goals and engage a broad community of investigators or practitioners. Workshops aim to bring communities together to discuss research or education findings, explore emerging areas, foster collaborations, expose researchers to new tools or techniques, or respond to NSF EPSCoR calls on specific topics. Proposals must demonstrate how the topic is of importance to relevant STEM fields and will engage the greater EPSCoR community. Topics may include activities for center-level partnerships such as Engineering Research Centers, Science and Technology Centers, or Regional Innovation Engines. Successful proposals include compelling rationale with clear goals and outcomes, address multi-jurisdictional efforts of regional or national importance, and foster engagement from diverse scientific backgrounds. Workshops are not intended for single-institution activities and must result in publicly disseminated reports detailing metrics, engagement, results dissemination plans, participant lists, and implementation plans for next steps.