The October 2026 ND EPSCoR News and Notes newsletter is now available. In this issue: - Note from the Director - Mandy Guinn is ready to help ND EPSCoR write its next chapter - NSF encourages investigator-initiated proposals - ND EPSCoR funding opportunity - ND STEM highlights - STEM workshops, webinars, and events - Other funding opportunities

Mandy Guinn has been named Director of the North Dakota Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (ND ESPCoR). Guinn begins in the role effective October 1.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is offering travel awards to the 2027 EPSCoR Annual Summit, which will be held in Washington, D.C., from March 18-20, 2027. The EPSCoR Annual Summit is an engaging and collaborative event focused on advancing research, sharing leading practices, and strengthening connections across EPSCoR jurisdictions. Travel awards will cover transportation, registration, and lodging for all participants.