Exploring EPSCoR Research Ecosystems

Shifting to a research ecosystem approach is not trivial, and NSF EPSCoR understands that it will require a revision for each EPSCoR jurisdiction based on its own unique strengths, challenges, and opportunities. E-CORE RII and E-RISE RII programs provide significant opportunities and NSF EPSCoR requires key components to be present regarding the scope and co-production within the ecosystem, through collaboration among E-CORE projects, Jurisdictional Science and Technology Committees and Jurisdictional Science and Technology Plans. However, it is not within NSF EPSCoR’s purview to dictate how this should be achieved for each jurisdiction, given the complex nature of the research ecosystem that is unique to each jurisdiction.

Therefore, this series of workshops is designed to allow jurisdictions to connect both individually, and cross sectors and geographies, to work together to identify challenges and opportunities unique to each jurisdiction and then elucidate intersectional best practices to build their respective ecosystems.

These workshops will allow wide conversation to engage with large swaths for stakeholders to ensure broadest participation in the research ecosystem and that every individual, network, and organization has an opportunity to contribute.

Phase 3 (June 20, 2024, 2-6pm ET) - This phase will include a final virtual session which will be part of the EPSCoR Live! webinar series open to the general public. This virtual session will include a discussion on the results of the Phase 2 in-person workshop and dissemination of the developed resources available for each jurisdiction.

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