NSF 24-575: EPSCoR Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Major Research Instrumentation Program: (MRI) (NSF 27-500). Status: Closes January 29, 2027 (83 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. National Science Foundation notices from 2024.
U.S. National Science Foundation offered grants to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $4.5 million in total. It is no longer open on Grants.gov.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 12, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Total funding$4.5 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 20, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 12, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - Eligible institutions are Institutions of Higher Education that offer doctoral degrees in NSF STEM areas and are located in<a href="https://new.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/epscor/state-websites">EPSCoR jurisdictions</a>and are Emerging Research Institutions. Emerging Research Institutionsare those that have less than $50,000,000 inresearchexpenditures per year as reported at<a href="https://ncsesdata.nsf.gov/profiles/site?method=rankingBySource&ds=herd">https://ncsesdata.nsf.gov/profiles/site?method=rankingBySource&ds=herd</a>in three of the last five years. Funding of partnering organizations should be requested via subawards in the proposal; separately submitted collaborative proposals will not be accepted. EPSCoR CREST Partnership Supplements areacceptedonlyfromcurrentEPSCoR CRESTCenterrecipients. An institution can hold a CREST-RISE award at the same time. *Who May Serve as PI: ThePrincipalInvestigator(PI)mustholdafull-timefacultyappointmentattheinstitutionsubmittingtheproposal.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (90% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
In alignment with the CREST Program goals, through this solicitation, the CREST Program seeks to expand its geographic diversity and reach by explicitly calling for proposals led by and for efforts in Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) jurisdictions. The U.S. National Science Foundation's EPSCoR program pursues a mission to enhance the research competitiveness of targeted jurisdictions (state, territory or commonwealth) by strengthening science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) capacity and capability through a diverse portfolio of investments from talent development to local infrastructure. For a list of EPSCoR jurisdictions visit https://new.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/epscor/epscor-criteria-eligibility. EPSCoR CREST Center awards provide support to enhance the research capabilities of institutions through the establishment of centers that effectively integrate education and researchin EPSCoR jurisdictions. EPSCoR CREST Center awards promote the development of new knowledge, enhancements of the research productivity of individual faculty, and an expanded presence of students fromEPSCoR jurisdictionsin science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Successful EPSCoR CREST Center proposals will demonstrate a clear vision and integration of STEM research and education and will align with the mission of the Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM (EES) with respect to the development of a STEM workforce. EPSCoR CREST Centers are also expected to provide leadership by meaningfully involving the effortsofall individualsinSTEMat all levels. Centers are required to use evidence-based and innovative strategies to address workforce development issues, such as recruitment, retention, and mentorship of participantsfromEPSCoR jurisdictions. Successful proposals are expected to achieve national research competitiveness, broaden participation in STEM, and generate sustained, non-CREST funding from Federal, state, and/or private-sector sources. PhaseIandPhaseIIEPSCoR CRESTCenterAwards Both Phase I and Phase II EPSCoR CREST Center awards provide multi-year support for institutions that demonstrate a strong research base. Phase I EPSCoR CREST Center awards provide funding for five years of research on a specific NSF-supported topic.
Who has won STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) (47.076) awarded $6.7 billion across 7,210 grant awards, an average of $932,576 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the University of California | California | 47 | $137 million |
| The Leland Stanford Junior University | California | 16 | $123 million |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Massachusetts | 12 | $122 million |
| University of Wisconsin System | Wisconsin | 64 | $92.1 million |
| North Carolina State University | North Carolina | 79 | $91.2 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, NSF 27-500, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is NSF 24-575 still open?
No. It is no longer open on Grants.gov. A newer notice is open: NSF 27-500, closes January 29, 2027 (83 days left).
Who can apply for EPSCoR Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology?
U.S. National Science Foundation accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for EPSCoR Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology?
Closed. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
About $4.5 million in total.
Who has won STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Regents of the University of California, The Leland Stanford Junior University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The program made 7,210 awards worth $6.7 billion in that time.