The University of Iowa is eligible for EPSCoR funding from four federal agencies: DoD, DOE, NASA, and NSF. The purpose of the EPSCoR Lunch and Learn Series is to promote EPSCoR opportunities and connect faculty with successful awardees.
What is EPSCoR?
The EPSCoR program aims to enhance the science and technology capabilities in states and jurisdictions that traditionally receive fewer federal research and development (R&D) funds.
Eligibility is limited to jurisdictions that have historically received lesser amounts of federal R&D funding but have demonstrated a commitment to developing their research bases. Through funding projects in underrepresented jurisdictions, EPSCoR has been instrumental in fostering STEM careers and advancing science and technology for the United States on a global scale.
The University of Iowa is eligible for EPSCoR funding from the following four federal agencies:
EPSCoR Lunch and Learn Series Details
During these sessions, the RDO will present information on agency-specific EPSCoR opportunities, have panelists share insights, and hold a Q and A. Lunch will be provided.
National Science Foundation (NSF) Session
Tuesday, February 18, 12-1 pm, UCC
Panelists:
Tze Ning Hiew, Assistant Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics, EPSCoR Research Fellow
Jun Wang, Departmental Executive Officer, Lichtenberger Family Chair and Professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Focused EPSCoR Collaborations Program
Department of Defense (DoD) Session
Thursday, March 13, 12:30-1:30 pm, UCC
Panelists:
Xuan Song, Associate Professor, Industrial and Systems Engineering, DEPSCoR Research Collaboration Awardee
Ravitej Uppu, Assistant Professor, Physics and Astronomy, DEPSCoR Research Collaboration Awardee
Department of Energy (DOE) Session
Wednesday, April 16, 12-1 pm, UCC
Panelist:
Fatima Toor, Associate Professor, Lowell G. Battershell Chair in Laser Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, DOE State National Lab Partnership Awardee
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Session
Wednesday, April 30, 12:30-1:30 pm, UCC
Panelists:
Sara Nelson, Director of IA EPSCoR Office
Alesha Roll, Program Specialist IA EPSCoR Office
Registration
Interested researchers, faculty, and staff are invited to register here for this series. Lunch is provided. The RDO will send a calendar invitation within a few days of registration. Each session will be held in the University Capitol Centre. To accommodate lunch ordering registration will close four days ahead of each session.
Questions?
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Research Development Office in advance at 319-335-0303 or vpr-rdo@uiowa.edu