ND NASA EPSCoR
Mission Statement
The overall goal of the North Dakota NASA EPSCoR Program is to increase the competitiveness of North Dakota for merit-based grants and contracts in support of science and technology research from federal funding agencies.
Strategic Plan
North Dakota NASA EPSCoR Program's Strategy for Advancing Science Excellence in North Dakota
Funded through federal-state-private sector partnerships, the North Dakota NASA EPSCoR Program manages a comprehensive research development plan that involves the following:
- Infrastructure Improvement Programs
- Science Outreach and Recruitment Programs
- Technology Transfer and Commercialization Programs
- Tribal Colleges Programs
Recent News
ND NASA EPSCoR Request for NOIs & Pre-Proposals | NASA EPSCoR NOFO CAN
Overview: ND NASA EPSCoR NOFO CAN Fall 2026 RFP In anticipation of the upcoming solicitation: Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Basic Research FY 2026, (solicitation number not yet known), North Dakota NASA EPSCoR is soliciting NOIs and pre-proposals from faculty at affiliate institutions specifically designed to promote and expand NASA research in […]
7/30/2026
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Sp26 | ND NASA EPSCoR Research and Travel RFP
Selected Proposals: Congratulations to the following proposals on successful funding: Ertan Ozturk | AI‑Enabled Hybrid Emulation–Simulation Testbed Tingjun Lei | Predictive Digital Twin‑Enabled Multi‑Robot Autonomy Gautham Krishnamoorthy | Travel Grant Application (NASA Ames, AIAA SciTech Forum) The ND NASA EPSCoR team received 20 proposals for this round, making it a highly competitive selection process. Overview: North Dakota […]
12/10/2025
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We’re Hiring | Assistant Director | NDSGC & ND NASA EPSCoR
We’re Hiring! The ND Space Grant Consortium & ND NASA EPSCoR are higher education STEM workforce development programs that focus on statewide engagement in NASA initiatives, headquartered in the College of Aerospace at the University of North Dakota. Assistant Director | NDSGC & ND NASA EPSCoR Bachelor’s Degree Experience w/ K-12, college students, teachers, & […]
10/16/2025
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2025 ISS CAN | ND NASA EPSCoR Request for Pre-Proposals and Reviewers
The call for pre-proposals is now closed. Congratulations to Dr. Khwaja Hossain of Mayville State University on being selected to move forward for funding consideration by NASA. Overview: In response to the Engagement Opportunities in NASA STEM 2025 (EONS-2025) – NNH25ZHA001C-EPSCORISS | Appendix 2: NASA Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) International Space Station, […]
5/5/2025
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