Funding-KY NSF EPSCOR - Regional Research Enhancement Grant (R-REG); June 1, 2013

Synopsis

KY NSF EPSCoR is supporting a new R-REG program to develop the research environment at academic institutions in Kentucky.

R-REG Program Highlights:

• A significant portion of the KY NSF EPSCoR budget is dedicated to building the research infrastructure in the Commonwealth with investments at the state’s two academic research institutions, the University of Kentucky (UK) and the University of Louisville (UofL). The R-REG program is intended to further expand the EPSCoR program’s impact by engaging other academic campuses and participants across the state. Proposed R-REG activities should be led and submitted by a non-UK/non-UofL participant and institution. Examples of eligible institutions include Kentucky’s public and private four year regional colleges and universities; the KCTCS Community and Technical College campuses; and Kentucky’s K-12 schools. UK and UofL participants are not excluded from collaborating on R-REG proposals, but the proposed activities should be led and submitted by participant(s) at a regional Kentucky institution.
• R-REG activities should support research and educational activities for Kentucky participants in KY NSF EPSCoR’s priority areas, which include: materials research; bioengineering; micro/nano technology; genomics; and energy/environmental research. Proposals are highly encouraged that create opportunities for diverse and underrepresented participants. KY NSF EPSCoR strongly encourages new collaborations among Kentucky institutions. The proposed activities can focus on scientific research activities, but can also prioritize educational programs, workforce development opportunities, industrial collaborations, etc. Proposers should consider R-REG awards a “seed-funding” opportunity that will prepare the awardee for a future proposal submission directly to the National Science Foundation for continued and/or expanded support. Some funding opportunities/programs at NSF.

Max award:       $25 k
Time frame:       Immediate to June 2013
Details: How to Apply
Eligibility:           Proposals will be accepted from regional institutions of education
                            in Kentucky.  Examples of eligible institutions include:  

• Kentucky’s public and private four year regional colleges and universities;
• the KCTCS Community and Technical College campuses;
• Kentucky’s K-12 schools.

Link to Full Announcement

http://www.kynsfepscor.org/News/default.aspx

Contact Information

Courtney Fisk courtney.fisk@uky.edu or Jeff Mossey jeff.mossey@uky.edu