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EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence (E-RISE)

Funds a research incubator in an EPSCoR state or territory, built around that jurisdiction's own science priorities — at least $8 million.

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E-RISE is EPSCoR's large capacity award. It funds hypothesis-driven or problem-driven research in a scientific area chosen to match a jurisdiction's own research ecosystem and priorities, as set out in its Science and Technology Plan or in other plans and reports from the relevant authorities.

The research goal has to be real. NSF says an E-RISE project must have a clearly articulated research go

A jurisdiction-scale research incubator in an EPSCoR-eligible state, territory or commonwealth, in a topical area matching that jurisdiction's own science and technology priorities, with a clear hypothesis or problem at its centre and a plan to survive beyond the award.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.10 Aug 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$31.5M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: 25-522Source: www.grants.gov