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What We Do
About the AAAS EPSCoR Hub
Join our network and leverage a nationwide community to further your research and the scientific enterprise. Established in 2025 as part of the U.S. National Science Foundation Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, the AAAS EPSCoR Hub expands and strengthens research capacity in 28 states/territories/jurisdictions across the United States, supporting the development of human capital, generating vital knowledge within EPSCoR communities, and nurturing strong, collaborative networks.
The EPSCoR program seeks to:
Catalyze the development of research capabilities and the creation of new knowledge that expands jurisdictions’ contributions to scientific discovery, innovation, learning and knowledge-based prosperity.
Establish sustainable STEM education, training and professional development pathways that advance jurisdiction-identified research areas and workforce development.
Broaden direct participation of diverse individuals, institutions and organizations in the project’s science and engineering research and education initiatives.
Effect sustainable engagement of project participants and partners, the jurisdiction, the national research community and the general public through data-sharing, communication, outreach and dissemination.
Project Locator
Explore All EPSCoR Projects
The project locator features EPSCoR projects in 28 states/territories/jurisdictions across the United States. Explore the locator to learn about work taking place across regions and connect with project personnel near you. Add your own project EPSCoR award to the Project Locator to let the EPSCoR community know about your research efforts.
Get Involved
About EPSCoR Events
Annual EPSCoR Summit
The summit is taking place May 19-22, 2026 for all PIs and May 20-22, 2026 for all other participants in New Orleans, LA. All states/territories/jurisdictions and PIs have been contacted with information regarding registration.
EPSCoR Live!
EPSCoR Live! is a monthly virtual forum featuring conversations about NSF programs and relevant topics to the EPSCoR community. Join these webinars to receive the latest updates and need-to-know information, hear from leaders in the EPSCoR community, and ask questions.
Virtual Workshops
AAAS will issue a Call for Submissions inviting EPSCoR awardees to host virtual workshops to share their work, best practices, outcomes, and challenges. Presenters can gather community feedback, while attendees can ask questions and connect around relevant topics. The Call will be shared this spring—subscribe so you don’t miss it!
Share Your Work
Supporting EPSCoR Researchers
The AAAS EPSCoR Hub facilitates the sharing and dissemination of research, data, and promising practices. Leverage EPSCoR’s broad network to address challenges, collaborate across jurisdictions, share your work, and improve the research competitiveness of the STEM enterprise.
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