Sponsor:
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Summary:
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 and engineering breakthroughs, while securing a talent pipeline in a field where workforce needs of industry, government and academia continue to outgrow the available talent.
For more information, view the full Expanding Capacity in Quantum Information Science and Engineering solicitation (Program Solicitation NSF 23-551). Please note this limited submission is only for Track 2 proposals. If you are interested in applying for Track 1, please email preaward@boisestate.edu for assistance.
Award:
$5,000,000 total for five (5) years.
Limited Submission Requirements and Timeline:
Two (2) full applications per lead institution are permitted.
Only proposals approved by the Division of Research and Economic Development may be submitted to this program. For such approval, Principal Investigators (PIs) must first submit a white paper to preaward@boisestate.edu by Friday, February 10 at 12 PM.
Your white paper should include:
- The PI name
- A list of other Senior Personnel (co-PI(s), and Faculty Associate(s) or equivalent), including funded and unfunded collaborators
- The proposal title
- A synopsis (maximum 2500 characters): Proposed vision, key components, main activities, and major goals of the proposed activity.
If selected to submit a full proposal, PIs must ensure that proposals meet all requirements stated in the RFP, in the announcement, and in the implementing laws and regulations related to this grant program.
Key Submission Dates:
- 2/10/2023 at 12 PM – White Paper due to preaward@boisestate.edu. We encourage you to cc your Dean for visibility as well.
- 2/17/2023 – Anticipated date of internal notification for Internal Awardees
- 3/10/2023 – Letter of Intent due to NSF
- 4/17/2023 – Full proposal due to OSP
- 4/24/2023 – Full proposal due to NSF
Important Note on Requirements:
- The PI must hold either: (i) a tenured or tenure-track position or (ii) a full-time paid appointment to a research or teaching position.
- At least one Co-PI must: (i) hold a full-time faculty appointment at an Institution of Higher Education; and (ii) have an established and productive research career in the area of Quantum Information Science and Engineering.
- No more than 30% of the total award budget can be sub-awarded to non-lead institutions which do not meet the eligibility criteria.
- Track 2 is designed for small- to medium-scale teams of 2 to 5 collaborators, also paired with one or more external co-PIs with deep QISE research expertise as noted above.
Did you find a limited submission opportunity? Email us at preaward@boisestate.edu.