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ND EPSCoR begins jurisdictional asset mapping project
ND EPSCoR has begun the process of measuring research capacity at North Dakota institutions of higher education. The goal of our jurisdictional asset mapping project is to identify and analyze the strengths of institutions in the areas of research, education, research administration and workforce development, so that together we can bring more research grant dollars to North Dakota colleges and universities. All ND higher education institutions and Tribal colleges are invited
May 291 min read


Planning an E-CORE or an E-RISE? We can help!
E-CORE and E-RISE solicitations require PIs to provide the jurisdictional steering committee with their notice of intent to submit a proposal prior to submission. If you're a PI at a North Dakota institution who is submitting an E-CORE or E-RISE, learn how you can submit your letter to the ND EPSCoR State Steering Committee.
May 211 min read


May 2025 News and Notes
The May 2025 News and Notes newsletter is now available. In this issue:
Note from the Director
“His support has had a big impact on my academic journey.” ND-ACES researcher Nicholas Galt wins two teaching awards
Spring 2025 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program awards
E-CORE and E-RISE deadline reminders
External event: RADCon
ND EPSCoR funding opportunity
ND STEM Highlights
STEM Workshops, Webinars, and Events
Other Funding Opportunities
May 61 min read


Spring 2025 ND EPSCoR Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program awards announced
The ND EPSCoR State Office, in partnership with Valley City State University, solicited proposals for the Spring 2025 Undergraduate...
May 64 min read


“His support has had a big impact on my academic journey.” ND-ACES researcher Nicholas Galt wins two teaching awards
Valley City State University science professor and ND-ACES researcher Nicholas Galt has been awarded not one but two accolades from his campus community. Faculty members chose him for the 2024-25 VCSU Faculty Excellence Award, and the VCSU Student Senate awarded him Teacher of the Year.
May 52 min read


External Conference: RADCon
South Dakota State University will host RADCon, a regional networking conference in Rapid City, SD, on June 5-6, 2025. This conference will enable geographically isolated research support professionals to exchange proven practices, share resources and opportunities, and chart a course for future collaboration.
Apr 221 min read


Jim Doolittle named ND EPSCoR Director
James J. Doolittle, Ph.D., has been named Director of the North Dakota Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (ND ESPCoR). Doolittle will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, management, and overall coordination of the program.
Apr 162 min read


April 2025 News and Notes
The April 2025 News and Notes newsletter is now available.
Apr 11 min read


Kalpana Katti named AAAS Fellow
ND-ACES researcher Dr. Kalpana Katti has been named to the 2024 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows.
Apr 12 min read




Director candidates' open forums announced
The Search Committee for the North Dakota EPSCoR Director position opening invites you to participate in the open forums for the three...
Feb 31 min read


Applications open for STTAR program
STTAR provides funding for STEM internships for North Dakota students working at North Dakota companies.
Jan 62 min read


New funding opportunity: NSF proposal resubmission program
ND EPSCoR is launching a Pilot NSF Proposal Resubmission Program with awards of up to $9,000.
Jan 31 min read


RSTE student teacher gets creative with claymation
RSTE student teacher Leah Feland found a creative way to teach cell mitosis to seventh graders: claymation.
Dec 16, 20242 min read


December 2024 News and Notes
The ND EPSCoR December 2024 News and Notes newsletter is now available.
Dec 11, 20241 min read


ND EPSCoR Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program awards announced
The ND EPSCoR State Office’s mission is to increase STEM research capacity and competitiveness in North Dakota; to build a stronger STEM...
Dec 9, 20244 min read


2024 Annual State Conference recap
Didn’t make it to the Annual State Conference? Here is what you missed. Includes links to abstracts, photos, posters, and the program.
Nov 26, 20244 min read


November 2024 News and Notes
Our November 2024 newsletter is now available.
Nov 1, 20241 min read


“It brings a lot of hope for our future.” ND EPSCoR staff members reflect on attending recent national conferences
This October, two members of the ND EPSCoR leadership team attended the AISES National Conference and the NSF EPSCoR National Conference.
Oct 24, 20244 min read


ND EPSCoR 2024 TCU STEM Research and Education Program awards announced
We are pleased to announce that the following awards have been made for the 2024 TCU STEM Research and Education Program.
Oct 22, 20243 min read
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