Sponsor
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Summary
Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes are large-scale interdisciplinary research projects motivated by major challenges at the frontiers of quantum information science and technology (QIST). Institutes are expected to catalyze breakthroughs on important problems underpinning QIST, for example in the focus areas of quantum computation, quantum communication, quantum simulation and/or quantum sensing. Successful institutes will coordinate a variety of approaches to specific scientific, technological, and educational goals in these fields, including multiple institutions and building upon multiple disciplines, as motivated by the science and engineering challenges.
For more information, view the full NSF 24-599 Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes (QLCI) solicitation
Award
$2 million to $7.5 million per year, for up to six (6) years.
Limited Submission Requirements and Timeline
Two (2) preliminary proposals per lead institution are permitted.
Notice of Interest Process. Only preliminary proposals approved by the Division of Research and Economic Development may be submitted to this program. For such approval, the Principal Investigator (PI) must first submit a Notice of Interest to limitedsubmissions@boisestate.edu by 4 pm on February 3, 2025. The Notice of Interest must indicate the PI and Co-PIs, collaborator names and affiliations, and a brief, one paragraph description of the proposed project.
**If necessary, a further white paper round may be required**
Key Submission Dates
- February 3, 2025 by 4 pm – Notice of Interest due to limitedsubmissions@boisestate.edu
- February 4, 2025 – Anticipated date applicants will be notified of approval to advance toward white paper round or full submission
- February 7, 2025 – Letter of Intent Due to NSF*
- February 28, 2025 – All final preliminary proposal documents due to OSP
- March 7, 2025 – Preliminary proposal due to NSF
- September 10, 2025 – All final proposal documents due to OSP
- September 17, 2025 – Full proposal due to NSF
*The PI submits directly to NSF in Research.Gov
Important Notes on Sponsor Requirements
- A Letter of Intent is required. Limitations on the number of proposals per organization do not apply to the Letters of Intent. Principal Investigators (PIs) and co-PIs may participate in multiple Letters of Intent.
- Principal Investigators (PIs) and co-PIs may participate in multiple Preliminary Proposals.
- The lead PI and up to four additional co-PIs who are named on the Cover Sheet of a Challenge Institute Full Proposal must only participate in one Challenge Institute Full Proposal. Senior/Key Personnel who are not named on the cover sheet of a Challenge Institute Full Proposal may participate in no more than two (2) Challenge Institute Full Proposals.
NOTE: Please send all inquiries and submissions for Limited Submission opportunities to limitedsubmissions@boisestate.edu.