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The Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) was established by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the late 1970's to promote scientific progress nationwide.   The program was designed to benefit states, like Kentucky, that have traditionally received lesser amounts of NSF Research and Development (R&D) funding.  Twenty-seven states and U.S. territories currently participate in the program.  Through EPSCoR, NSF has established continuing partnerships with government, higher education and industry that have brought about lasting improvements in Kentucky's R&D infrastructure and ultimately, its national competitiveness.

The EPSCoR partnership has served to foster and enhance Kentucky’s S&T resources—the best scientific minds, state-of-the-art facilities, and bright students with an interest in the sciences.  Through the enrichment of these valuable resources, Kentucky has continued to enjoy unprecedented success in leveraging federal research dollars, enhancing its knowledge-based economy and diversifying its S&T workforce.

The NSF EPSCoR Jurisdictions (Click on the map below to visit their websites)

EPSCoR States Map University of Alabama University of Arkansas University of Alaska University of Delaware University of Hawaii University of Idaho University of Kansas University of Kentucky Research Foundation Louisiana Board of Regents University of Maine Mississippi State University University of Montana University of Nebraska University and Community College System of Nevada University of New Hampshire University of New Mexico North Dakota State University Oklahoma State University University of Puerto Rico University of Rhode Island South Carolina Research Authority University of South Dakota University of Tennessee Space Insitute University of Vermont University of Virgin Islands West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission University of Wyoming