About the Division of Science and Research

The Division of Science and Research, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, provides strategic leadership for infrastructure advancement and development of competitive research opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines.

The office directs the National Science Foundation’s Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) in West Virginia, coordinates scientific research grants to academic institutions from federal and state agencies, and conducts outreach activities to broaden the public’s understanding of science and technology.

Vision 2015: The West Virginia Science and Technology Strategic Plan is available in the Library.

Administrative Staff 
Science and Research Council
Other Advisory Groups
 

Federal Stimulus Information

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The Division of Science and Research is serving as the state’s clearinghouse for the higher education research provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), also known as the federal stimulus program.
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Spring 2009 Issue of The Neuron Released

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The Spring 2009 issue of The Neuron, journal of West Virginia science and research, is now available.