What has been awarded

The South Carolina EPSCoR program offers various funding opportunities. Below is a partial list of awards in the past few years. You do NOT need to be a member of MADE in SC to apply for any of these funding programs.


Grants for Exploratory Academic Research (GEAR)

The goal of the GEAR Program is to encourage faculty researchers at SC colleges and universities to compete effectively for research funding to support MADE in SC.


GEAR Collaborative Research Program (GEAR CRP)

The goal of the GEAR CRP is to encourage faculty researchers to build collaborative CRU/PUI academic research teams that will compete effectively for research funding. GEAR CRP grants will be awarded to build and enhance the network of scientists in the state in support of MADE in SC.


Scientific Advocate Network Program (SAN)

The SAN program aims to increase diversity in materials research and education with a goal of increasing diversity of the pipeline of Under Represented Minority (URM), women, and persons with disabilities pursuing and completing STEM degrees.


Phase-0 Program Solicitation

The SC EPSCoR Program announces the continuation of the Phase-0 program to provide seed grants to small businesses seeking Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) support.


REU Program Solicitation

The SC EPSCoR Program aims to increase undergraduate research participation in ongoing research during the academic year and/or the summer. The funding for the REU program is intended to support student stipends, materials and supplies, and travel support for undergraduate students.


Stimulus Research Program

The Stimulus Research Program was developed to strengthen South Carolina’s research capacity and research competitiveness by funding projects that have strong scientific bases to solve complex problems through collaboration among South Carolina colleges and universities and through the integration of life science, physical science, engineering, and mathematics.


NSF RII Track-2 Focused EPSCoR Collaborations

Track-2 applications require significant planning, incorporating collaboration across multiple EPSCoR jurisdictions and often across multiple research and undergraduate institutions within the state. SC EPSCoR State Office will make available awards to provide accessible seed funding for project teams to enhance the development of their submissions. NSF typically releases new Soliciations for this funding program in the fall. Watch our newsletter and social media for announcements of the new release. More