# EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP): Enhancing Development of Innovative Materials for Agriculture, Human Health, and Quantum Science

> **NSF 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT** · South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SD) · $1,908,000

## Abstract

The National Science Foundation (NSF) EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP) supports EGFP designated institutions and programs in EPSCoR jurisdictions by providing funding for graduate fellowships for new or continuing EGFP-eligible applicants. EGFP awards support a total of three years of stipend and associated cost-of-education (COE) allowance for each NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellow.

This award at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology will support twelve EPSCoR Graduate Fellows with funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP). This support is aligned with goals and programs within NSFs Directorate for Engineering (ENG) and Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO). This project will support graduate students who earned an Honorable Mention in the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) to pursue ground-breaking research in developing new materials for broad scientific and engineering applications. These applications include biomaterials that provide more targeted and effective release of drugs for patients with cancer and other conditions, thin films that improve the efficiency and sustainability of generating ammonia and hydrogen products to improve crop productivity and improve resource conservation, and new polymers that can serve as eco-friendly alternatives to petroleum-based plastics. The project will also advance quantum materials capable of revolutionizing the fields of computi

## Key facts

- **NSF award ID:** 2500329
- **Awardee organization:** South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SD)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** CJAJYT2KW771
- **PI:** Maribeth H Price
- **Primary program:** 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
- **All programs:** INTERDISCIPLINARY PROPOSALS, GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS, EXP PROG TO STIM COMP RES, GRADUATE INVOLVEMENT, SCIENCE, MATH, ENG & TECH EDUCATION
- **Estimated total:** $1,908,000
- **Funds obligated:** $1,908,000
- **Transaction type:** Standard Grant
- **Period:** 07/15/2025 → 06/30/2028

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2500329

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2500329, EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP): Enhancing Development of Innovative Materials for Agriculture, Human Health, and Quantum Science. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-07 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2500329. Licensed CC0.

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