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NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes Research Funding

The National Science Foundation is offering funding to continue or establish institutes advancing quantum information science and technology. - Government buyer: U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Strategic Initiatives, Directorate of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. - Opportunity: Support for existing or new Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes through cooperative agreements; approximately $300 million in total program funding is anticipated, with about 10 awards of $10 million to $45 million each. - Institute focus: Interdisciplinary research in quantum computation, communication, simulation, and/or sensing, coordinated with education, training, and workforce development. - Notable requirements and goals: Institutes are expected to build partnerships, support research infrastructure and industry engagement, conduct outreach, foster international collaboration, and develop new applications. - Applicants: Accredited U.S. two- and four-year institutions of higher education applying on behalf of faculty. - OEMs, vendors, and purchased items: No commercial OEMs or vendors are named, and no products or services are specified for purchase. This is a research funding opportunity, not a product procurement. - Status: The opportunity is archived and is not accepting proposals.

Description

The National Science Foundation seeks proposals for large-scale, interdisciplinary Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes focused on challenges in quantum information science and technology, including quantum computation, communication, simulation, and sensing. Institutes are expected to coordinate research, education, training, and workforce development across institutions and disciplines, while fostering partnerships, infrastructure, industry engagement, outreach, and international collaboration. Funding may support either the continuation of existing institutes or the establishment and operation of new ones. Proposals must follow the solicitation’s proposal-preparation guidance and be submitted to NSF’s Office of Strategic Initiatives in the Directorate of Mathematical and Physical Sciences.

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