This Rapid Response Research (R3) funding opportunity solicits proposals that are expected to establish research activities that will make significant contributions to NASA’s strategic research and technology development priorities and contribute to the overall research infrastructure, science, and technology capabilities of higher education, as well as the economic development of the jurisdiction receiving funding.  Each funded NASA EPSCoR proposer shall work closely with a NASA researcher to focus on developing  competitive research and technology for the solution of scientific and technical issues of importance to the NASA Mission Directorates and Centers. The following are the specific objectives of NASA EPSCoR: 

• Contribute to and promote the development of research capability in NASA EPSCoR jurisdictions in areas of strategic importance to NASA’s mission;
• Improve the capabilities of the NASA EPSCoR jurisdictions to gain support from sources outside the NASA EPSCoR programs;
• Develop partnerships among NASA research assets, academic institutions, and industry;
• Contribute to the overall research infrastructure and economic development of the jurisdiction; and
• Focus on research of important priority to NASA.

NASA EPSCoR Full Proposal Deadline: February 26, 2025

Link to FOA Here: (EPSCoR) Rapid Response Research (R3), FY 2025 

PI Eligibility: Individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research as a Principal Investigator (PI) are invited to work with their organizations to develop an application. Individuals from underrepresented groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply. 

Institutional Limit: Institutions are limited to three (3) proposals. 

Application Information: All UD limited submission white papers must use this template found on the Research Office limited submission webpage. Applications not adhering to this requirement will be returned without review.

Merit Review Criteria: Summaries will be reviewed based on the criteria detailed in the solicitation.