The Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) is a federally-funded program to promote the development of science and technology capacity in the United States.
Research Components
Research components
The MT EPSCoR progam is focused on bridging microbiology, ecology, and climate science to understand the dynamics and linkages of processes that govern ecosystem response to climate change.
Science Montana
Science Montana, is a statewide outreach and workforce development portal that brings public and private entities together to further STEM education and to help the public learn about and engage in discussion about science in Montana and beyond.
Resources
EPSCoR support may include start-up funds, student support in your lab, or a travel award.
Montana NSF EPSCoR Successes
EPSCoR has played a key role in establishing Montana as one of the national leaders in biomedical and health related issues, nanotechnology, and the study of life in extreme environments.
Montana NSF EPSCoR supports capacity building by investing in researchers and institutions to better position them to compete for federal research funds.
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Everest Education Expedition
Follow a team with Montana State University connections climbing Mt. Everest. Education and outreach materials will be available to schools in Montana and beyond.