U.S. National Science Foundation: Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)
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The Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) was authorized by Congress in 1978, partly in response to concerns in Congress and the concerns of some in academia and the scientific community about the geographic distribution of federal research and development (R&D) funds. Some have questioned the length of time states should receive EPSCoR support. It continues to be called an experimental program after 28 years, and observers have…
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Date:
March 17, 2011
Creator:
Matthews, Christine M.
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