EPSRC: Collaborating at the quantum computing and ICT interface

02/09/2021

07/10/2021

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council invites applications for its collaborating at the quantum computing and ICT interface call. This supports collaborative research projects at the interface of quantum computing and information and communications technology (ICT). Projects will involve a networking element to develop the work and build a cohesive UK community that accelerates progress in quantum computing, followed by a research programme. The total budget is £10 million to fund up to four awards. Individual awards are worth up to £3m for a maximum period of four years.

You must address one of these two challenges: (1) delivering quantum computing that is correct, trustworthy and resilient; (2) quantum computing interfaces.

Teams must be resident in the UK and may be based at UK higher education institutions, research council institutes, UKRI-approved independent research organisations, public sector research establishments or NHS bodies with research capacity. They must hold a fixed-term contract at their institution that extends beyond the duration of the proposed project, be employed at a level equivalent to lecturer or above, hold an EPSRC, Royal Society or Royal Academy of Engineering fellowship aimed at later career stages, or hold fellowships under other schemes. Holders of postdoctoral level fellowships are not eligible.