RI EPSCoR: Building Partnerships
The National Science Foundation has announced an RFP calling for proposals from states currently holding a Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII) award scheduled to expire in 2009 and wishing to apply for Track-1 funding.
As part of the preparation for a Rhode Island proposal under this RFP, STAC is seeking input from the community. more...
The Rhode Island Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (RI EPSCoR) builds partnerships between state government, institutions of higher education and industry to effect lasting improvements in Rhode Island’s research infrastructure and national R&D competitiveness. To attain these goals, RI EPSCoR:
- Advances statewide innovation by strengthening Rhode Island's basic science and engineering research capacity
- Increases efforts to convert ideas into jobs through technology commercialization
- Addresses Rhode Island’s workforce needs by enhancing science and engineering training and education for students.
Current RI EPSCoR Initiatives
RI EPSCoR is developing a comprehensive research infrastructure development strategy for the state. This process includes:
- Implementing the Life Sciences programs initiated with the award of the state's first Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII) grant
- Securing private and government funds for targeted research areas
- Identifying non-Life Science disciplines that are critical in developing the state's research infrastructure.
