Special Initiative: Quantum Technologies
UTC has launched an institutional initiative in Quantum Information Science and Engineering (QISE) with the goal to establish a program known for excellence in education, innovation, and economic development enabled by Quantum Technology (QT). In collaboration with several partners, the UTC Quantum Initiative has established a quantum node connected to EPB Quantum Network powered by Qubitekk and being deployed by EPB of Chattanooga.
A list of funding opportunities and additional resources are below.
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Funding Opportunities
Chancellor’s Innovation Fund (internal) – due by 5pm ET on February 15, annually
Quantum-Related Funding Opportunities (external) – a list of relevant funding opportunities generated as of January 30, 2024.
NSF Connections in Quantum Information Science (CQIS) – a list of QIS priorities by NSF core programs.
Infrastructure
Quantum Network
Additional Resources
Quantum Initiative
Contact
Quantum Initiative Faculty Page
Quantum-Related Funding Opportunities
Notes for use:
- Proposals focused on or incorporating quantum technologies can be submitted to many NSF Core programs, DOE FOAs, and DOD BAAs. The programs listed below have specifically called for proposals with quantum-related research plans or programming.
- This list is current as of January 30, 2024. New quantum-related opportunities could become available at any time, some with short submission windows.
- Programs are listed by order of deadline. Programs with close deadlines can be considered for future competition cycles, as appropriate.
- Program descriptions are predominantly copied directly from the solicitation for each program to facilitate review by key word/discipline.
Program Name | Program Description/Notes | Restrictions | Deadlines |
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NSF Expanding Capacity in Quantum Information Science and Engineering |
The NSF Expanding Capacity in Quantum Information Science and Engineering (ExpandQISE) program aims to increase research capacity and broaden participation in Quantum Information Science and Engineering (QISE) and related disciplines through the creation of a diversified investment portfolio in research and education that will lead to scientific, engineering and technological breakthroughs, while securing a talent pipeline in a field where workforce needs of industry, government and academia continue to outgrow the available talent. There are two Tracks:
**Track 2 is a limited submission competition. UTC is limited to two LOIs as the lead organization. Interested faculty must contact Reinhold Mann and/or Ashley Ledford to secure approval. There are no limits on the number of Track 1 proposals. **Unclear if solicitation will be reissued after this cycle. |
PIs/Co-PIs are limited to 1 proposal per competition, regardless of track. PIs must have a full-time research or teaching appointment with an institution of higher education. At least 1 Co-PI must have a faculty appointment and an established QISE research career. |
LOI: 3/8/24 (Track 2 only) Full: 4/1/24 (Both tracks) |
With this program solicitation, the Foundation is introducing the National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL) concept as an overarching shared infrastructure designed to facilitate the translation from basic science and engineering to the resultant technology, while at the same time emphasizing and advancing its scientific and technical value. The NQVL aims to develop and utilize use-inspired and application-oriented quantum technologies. In the process, NQVL researchers will explore quantum frontiers, foster QISE workforce education and training, engage in outreach activities at all levels, and promote broadening participation, diversity, equity, and inclusion in QISE, thereby lowering barriers at all entry points of the research enterprise…NSF recognizes that the involvement of industry partners is essential and will welcome these to be a part of the overall structure. Partnerships with other U.S. Federal agencies under the NQI umbrella are also encouraged. This solicitation lays out a vision for the entire NQVL program that includes Quantum Science and Technology Demonstration (QSTD) projects, support for enabling technologies through Transformative Advances in Quantum Systems (TAQS), as well as a central coordination hub. Proposals for Pilot phase QSTDs are solicited at this time. **This is a limited submission competition. UTC is limited to one LOI as the lead organization. Interested faculty must contact Reinhold Mann and/or Ashley Ledford to secure approval. **Unclear if Pilot phase will be reissued after this cycle. |
LOI is required. PIs must have a faculty appointment with an institution of higher education. PI/Co-PIs can participate on no more than 1 LOI per competition. |
LOI: 4/9/24 |
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NSF Division of Physics: Investigator-Initiated Research Projects (PHY): Quantum Information Science |
Quantum Information Science (QIS) supports theoretical and experimental proposals that explore quantum applications to new computing paradigms or that foster interactions between physicists, mathematicians, and computer scientists that push the frontiers of quantum-based information, transmission, and manipulation. |
Single proposal submissions for co-review are preferred over the submission of multiple related proposals to several programs |
12/10/24 |
DOC NIST Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs |
Solicits proposals to standing NIST programs. The following are interested in quantum-related research proposals:
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No restrictions |
Open through 4/14/25 |
Solicits three categories of proposals for participation in the LPS Qubit Collaboratory. Two may be of interest to UTC: 1.Incubator - single investigators and small research groups focused on spin qubits, epitaxial qubits, voltage controllable superconducting qubits, designing qubits and multiple qubit experiments, enabling quantum device applications, and innovative approaches to teaching QIST concepts. 2.Collaboratory – large-scale, multi-stakeholder research proposals to pursue long-term projects focused on fundamental problems of interest to qubit development and/or associated science and technology. |
White papers are required. |
Open through 4/30/26 |
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NSF Quantum Sensing Challenges for transformational advances in quantum systems |
The Quantum Sensing Challenges for Transformational Advances in Quantum Systems (QuSeC-TAQS) program supports interdisciplinary teams of three (3) or more investigators to explore highly innovative, original, and potentially transformative research on quantum sensing. The QuSeC-TAQS program supports coordinated efforts to develop and apply quantum sensor systems, with demonstrations resulting in proof of principle or field-testing of concepts and platforms that can benefit society. The QuSeC-TAQS program aligns with recommendations articulated in the strategy report, Bringing Quantum Sensors to Fruition, that was produced by the National Science and Technology Council Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science, under the auspices of the National Quantum Initiative. **The last competition for this program was April 2023. Unclear if solicitation will be reissued. |
Institutional and PI restrictions are expected. |
TBD |