Accelerated Research in Quantum Computing
ID: 352234Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Science (PAMS-SC)

Award Range

$1M - $15M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352234
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Feb 7, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due May 8, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Office of Science is offering a grant opportunity titled "Accelerated Research in Quantum Computing". This grant aims to support research in quantum information science and the development of disruptive computing technologies. The grant focuses on two main topics:

  1. Modular Software Stack: This topic seeks research in computer science and applied mathematics to address practical and fundamental bottlenecks in quantum computing. The goal is to develop a general-purpose quantum software stack that can adapt to and take advantage of multiple types of quantum hardware. The research should focus on improving modularity, potential synergy among hardware technologies, integration of quantum processors in parallel and distributed computing models, and error management across the software stack.

  2. Quantum Utility: This topic aims to advance research towards achieving and demonstrating quantum utility. It involves developing new algorithms and fine-tuning the software stack for selected problems within the Office of Science's mission. The research should focus on choosing generalizable application-inspired target problems, developing optimized math kernels and primitives for quantum systems, adapting the software stack for specific problems, and estimating quantum resources.

The grant has a total estimated program funding of $45,000,000, with an award ceiling of $15,000,000 and an award floor of $1,250,000. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching. The eligibility for this grant is open to all types of domestic applicants, except nonprofit organizations engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995. Federal laboratories and non-DOE/NNSA FFRDCs are also eligible to apply. The closing date for applications is May 8, 2024. For more information and to apply, interested parties can contact SC.GrantsandContracts@science.doe.gov.

Files
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Posted
DE-FOA-0003265.pdf
4/10/2024
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