NASA EPSCoR Research Program $750K program

Sponsor: NASA
Internal Deadline: 10/28/2026
Institutional Submission Limit: 2
Program Website

NASA EPSCoR proposals are expected to establish research programs that will make significant contributions to: 1) the strategic research and technology priorities of one or more of the five (5) NASA Mission Directorates; 2) one or more of the NASA Centers and Facilities, and 3) contribute to the overall research infrastructure, science and technology capabilities, higher education, and economic development of South Carolina.

 Proposals MUST address one of NASA’s current basic research focus areas as listed:

• Exploration Systems Development (ESDMD)


• Space Operations


• Space Technology


• Aeronautics Research


• Science

 

Due to historically high levels of interest in this program, SC NASA EPSCoR has instituted a – per-institution – limit of up to two (2) pre-proposals that may be submitted for consideration in the state-wide competition.

Letters of Intent are due by 11:59 p.m. EDT November 9, 2027.

Submission Process

Limited submissions MUST be coordinated with the Office of the Vice President for Research.

If interested in applying for this opportunity, please combine the following items into a single PDF and email to resdev@mailbox.sc.edu by 5pm on the INTERNAL DEADLINE above:

• Cover page with grant program name & number (if applicable) to which you are applying, your project title, PI (name, department/unit, & email), and list of co-PIs/key collaborators (name & department/unit)
• a two-page project abstract addressing key components/criteria for this specific grant program
• a 2-3 page CV/biosketch for the PI (SCiENcv preferred)