To better support researchers in ND to build capacity and competitiveness through NSF awards, especially the E-RISE and E-CORE, ND EPSCoR is offering a pre-planning grant for PUI and TCU institutions in ND. We checked in with previous planning grant awardees Hilde van Gijssel of Valley City State University and Jo Krieg of Minot State University to find out what advice they have for the researchers considering applying for an E-CORE or an E-RISE.

The February 2026 News and Notes newsletter is now available.

NSF is offering travel awards for the 2026 EPSCoR Annual Summit at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside in New Orleans, LA. Twelve travel awards will be provided to each EPSCoR jurisdiction. Travel awards will cover transportation, registration, and lodging.