
Limited Submission Opportunities – Open Calls
Institutionally Coordinated Submissions
Welcome to the current listing of open limited submission opportunities available through the ORSD. These opportunities represent competitive funding programs in which the sponsor limits the number of applications an institution may submit. To ensure a fair and strategic selection process, ORSD coordinates internal reviews and nominations when necessary.
Each listing includes key details such as eligibility criteria, internal deadlines, sponsor deadlines, and links to full program guidelines. Faculty and researchers are encouraged to review these opportunities regularly and begin preparing proposals early.
If you are aware of a limited submission opportunity that is not listed, please email the RDTE%20Information%20Specialist to ensure it is reviewed and appropriately coordinated.
Open Calls
EPSCoR Internal Competition Now Open
Running from Thursday, October 2 through Friday, October 17.
This opportunity supports interjurisdictional teams of EPSCoR investigators conducting research aligned with NSF priorities, with the goal of driving discovery and building sustainable STEM capacity.
Key Dates:
Letter of Intent (LOI) Deadline: December 16, 2025
Proposal Submission Deadline: January 26, 2026
This competition is part of NSF’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research
(EPSCoR), which fosters partnerships among government, higher education, and industry
to strengthen research infrastructure and competitiveness. The FEC program (formerly
EPSCoR Track-2) encourages collaborative, investigator-driven projects that span at
least two EPSCoR-eligible jurisdictions and promote diversity, inclusion, and early-career
faculty development.