Funder

STFC: COMING SOON: Quantum technologies for fundamental physics

Added date

27/02/2020

Closing date

31/10/2020

Call summary

The Science and Technology Facilities Council and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council invite proposals for their quantum technologies for fundamental physics call. This aims to demonstrate how the application of quantum technologies will advance the understanding of fundamental physics questions. The call’s fundamental physics remit covers quantum science, astronomy, particle physics, particle astrophysics and nuclear physics. The purpose of this call is to exploit opportunities from projects funded in the first round. The total budget is worth £40 million.

Scientific scope

Universe Sciences; Quantum Computing & Technologies; Nuclear Physics; Particle Physics; Mathematical Physics

PI eligibility

Interdisciplinary consortia of more than one organisation may apply. Teams must comprise researchers from both fundamental physics and quantum technology communities.