EPSRC: EPSRC Quantum Technology Research Hubs: outline stage

26/01/2023

27/04/2023

Apply for funding for EPSRC Quantum Technology (QT) Research Hubs. This EPSRC investment aims to support up to 5 QT Research Hubs. QT Research Hubs will act as UK centres of excellence in cutting edge quantum technologies research with the aim of building a wider technology and innovation ecosystem. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding. The funding can be from £15 million to £19.5 million (80% full economic cost) per QT Research Hub. Funding will be for up to 60 months. The latest start date will be 1 December 2024.

The QT Research Hubs will be expected to act as UK centres of excellence in cutting edge quantum technologies research. They will bring together teams of multidisciplinary academic researchers; thereby developing the next generation of quantum technology researchers, academic leaders and entrepreneurs. Quantum networks for distributed entanglement; Quantum computing research to improve quantum computing performance; and Engineering quantum technology devices and components for sensing, imaging, positioning and timing, are the some of the broad research topics that can addressed.

You can apply if you are a resident in the UK and meet at least 1 of the following conditions: - are employed at the submitting research organisation at a level equivalent to lecturer or above - hold a fixed-term contract that extends beyond the duration of the proposed project, and the host research organisation is prepared to give you all the support normal for a permanent employee - hold an EPSRC, Royal Society or Royal Academy of Engineering fellowship aimed at later career stages - hold fellowships under other schemes (please contact EPSRC to check eligibility, which is considered on a case-by-case basis) Holders of postdoctoral level fellowships are not eligible to apply for an EPSRC grant.