Wyoming Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)
Dr. Brent E. Ewers
NSF EPSCoR Project Director
422 Wyoming Hall, Dept. 3622
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
(307) 766-3545
Purpose of Initiative
Wyoming EPSCoR is a program funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support researchers, students, and institutions in Wyoming by building a robust and diverse research educational infrastructure in the state by supporting and facilitating programs.
The goals of Wyoming EPSCoR are:
- To facilitate the building of research educational infrastructure
- To increase the diversity of participants in STEM fields
- To administer awards from NSF EPSCoR to increase national research competitiveness
The Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) is designed to fulfill the mandate of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote scientific progress nationwide. This program is directed at those jurisdictions that have historically received lesser amounts of NSF Research and Development (R&D) funding. Through this program, NSF establishes partnerships with government, higher education, and industry that are designed to effect sustainable improvements in a jurisdiction’s research infrastructure, R&D capacity, and hence, its national R&D competitiveness.
Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII) Track-1 awards provide up to $4 million per year for up to 5 years, and RII Track-2 awards provide up to $2 million per year for up to 3 years. Wyoming is currently in year five of a Track-1 award supporting the Wyoming Center for Hydrology and Geophysics.
WYOMING SBIR/STTR PHASE 0 Program
Wyoming SBIR/STTR Initiative
Dept. 3922
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307-766-2904
Email: haigler@uwyo.edu
Purpose of Initiative
The Phase 0 program awards funding that can be used to attend SBIR conferences and workshops, communication with and travel to targeted federal agencies, consultant and mentor services for preparation of the Phase I proposal, proposal preparation and review, communications with potential customers, analyses to support test data preparation, acquisition of test data for inclusion in Phase I proposals and other activities related to the Phase I proposal preparation.
Eligibility
Wyoming small businesses or individuals that are planning to submit a Phase I to any of the 11 participating federal agencies are eligible to apply for a Phase 0.
Application Process
Proposals are due by 5:00 pm on the first of every month. Awards are usually announced mid-month.
Award Details
The Phase 0 program awards a $5,000 contract.
WYOMING SBIR/STTR PHASE 00 Program
Wyoming SBIR/STTR Initiative
Dept. 3922
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307-766-2904
Email: haigler@uwyo.edu
Purpose of Initiative
The Phase 00 program awards funding that can be used to attend SBIR conferences and workshops, communication with and travel to targeted federal agencies, consultant and mentor services for preparation of the Phase II proposal, proposal preparation and review, communications with potential customers, analyses to support test data preparation, acquisition of test data for inclusion in Phase II proposals and other activities related to the Phase II proposal preparation.
Eligibility
Clients who have one a Phase I federal contract or grant are eligible to apply for a Phase 00 to assist them with Phase II proposal preparation.
Application Process
Phase 00 proposals are due by 5:00 pm on the first of every month. Awards are usually announced mid-month.
Award Details
The Phase 00 program awards a $5,000 contract.
Updated April 2018 by Rachel Werth