Who We Are
NH EPSCoR advances New Hampshire's competitiveness in science and engineering by strategically investing in research infrastructure, promoting education in the STEM disciplines, and fostering partnerships with technology-based businesses that enhance job creation and economic development.
Our program is administered by the University of New Hampshire Senior Vice Provost, with oversight by the NH Research and Industry Council.
Our Projects
Explore our initiatives to expand research competitiveness in NH
NH-LIFT
Building research capacity by expanding research opportunities, student mentoring & training, and creating new partnerships among New Hampshire’s institutions of higher education and industry.
ENACTS
Leading research and workforce development on the design and implementation of Nature-based Solutions in three living hubs in Kentucky, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.
BIO-SENS
An engineering collaboration driving the future of biomanufacturing in Alabama, Maine, New Hampshire & Wyoming.
NH BioMade
Enabling rapid advancement in biomaterials design and manufacturing to support the rapidly growing New Hampshire biomaterials industry.
News
The Dam Atlas: A New Community Resource for Evaluating Aging Dams
What should happen when an aging dam reaches the end of its useful life? The answer is rarely simple.
Building on research from our tri-state Future of Dams project, the DAM Atlas provides an accessible guide to understanding the environmental, engineering, cultural, economic, and community considerations involved in dam decisions.
Featuring interactive mapping, case studies, and decision-support tools, the Atlas helps communities engage in thoughtful conversations about their rivers and infrastructure.
NH-LIFT Partner Receives $1.9M NSF Award
Research & NH Economy
Federal research funding delivers far-reaching benefits to New Hampshire. Every $100 invested in UNH research generates an additional $77 in economic activity while supporting jobs, students, and innovation across the state.
Our Impact in New Hampshire
The NH EPSCoR program office oversees NSF cooperative agreements for state-based research infrastructure projects, enhancing New Hampshire's research competitiveness. Across the state, these NSF investments have expanded research opportunities for faculty, post-docs, and students, strengthened academic and industrial collaborations, and increased expertise in various scientific disciplines. The initial $123 million in NSF funding has successfully attracted over $327 million in new research funding, enabling New Hampshire scientists to build upon their earlier discoveries.
Investment from NSF EPSCoR
NEW Research Funding LEVERAGED FROM NSF EPSCoR
Student & POST DOC Researchers
PEER REVIEWED RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
Our Stories
Doing It Scared
Madigan Jennison wasn’t planning on being a scientist. She followed a family tradition and attended the University of New Hampshire, beginning her studies in 2021. During her sophomore year, she trained as an emergency medical responder. Her desire to help people seemed a natural fit for a career in medicine, but she found herself drawn to the science behind that care.
Meet a LIFTER!
Meet Brian Moore, an Analytical Instrumentation Engineer at Keene State College. Brian is a member of the NH-LIFT Academic Infrastructure and Research Facilities working group. The AIRF aims to enhance research capabilities, workforce training, and economic development across New Hampshire by creating a statewide network of research facilities and equipment.