Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes," aimed at fostering large-scale interdisciplinary research projects in quantum information science and technology (QIST). Proposals are invited from accredited institutions of higher education in the U.S., including community colleges, to address significant challenges in areas such as quantum computation, communication, simulation, and sensing. This initiative is crucial for advancing research and education in QIST, supporting the National Quantum Initiative Act, and promoting collaboration among various institutions and disciplines. The estimated total program funding is $300 million, with individual awards ranging from $10 million to $45 million, and proposals are due by September 17, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
Eligible Applicants
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) - Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members.Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of subawards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus.
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