Idaho NASA EPSCoR Proposal in Response to 2019 Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Research Infrastructure Development (RID) Funding Augmentation

Central objectives of the proposal: Idaho NASA EPSCoR is dedicated to increasing Idaho’s competitive research capabilities in areas aligned with NASA’s missions and activities. Idaho NASA EPSCoR is guided by the following Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals that align with NASA’s priorities while serving the unique needs of Idaho.

Vision: A nationally-competitive aerospace research capability in Idaho Mission: To provide opportunities, foster collaboration, stimulate research, and develop innovation in Idaho. Strategic Goals • Goal 1: Promote the development of research expertise and infrastructure that will allow Idaho researchers to compete nationally in areas of strategic interest to NASA and help to retain qualified early career scientists and engineers in Idaho. • Goal 2: Develop partnerships with NASA and industry that enable Idaho’s researchers and students to contribute to NASA’s missions through innovative research opportunities. • Goal 3: Support research in areas that will enhance economic development in Idaho.

Methods/techniques proposed to accomplish the proposal objectives: Through the proposed work, the Idaho NASA EPSCoR will execute a portfolio of competitive and merit-based projects to enhance Idaho’s research capabilities in areas of interest to NASA. The majority of funds will support competitive research initiation grants and collaboration activities. In addition to the competitive grants, Idaho NASA EPSCoR will identify promising Idaho researchers to attend the Technical Interchange Meetings organized by NASA EPSCoR to help initiate further collaboration between NASA researchers and Idaho researchers. All of the proposed activities align with Idaho NASA EPSCoR’s Vision, Mission, Strategic Goals, Objectives and Priorities.

Perceived significance of proposed work: Idaho NASA EPSCoR’s programs are designed to increase development and use of aerospace and STEM workforce and infrastructure through competitive opportunities and partnerships with Idaho institutions of higher education, state and federal agencies, and other STEM-focused organizations.

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