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NSF-AFRL REsearch in FLoquet Engineered QuanTum Systems
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03-14-2025 | $3.0 M | No Match Required |
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12.800 -- Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program
47.041 -- Engineering
Description
To advance the understanding of novel quantum systems under the influence of time-periodic driving forces, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) have a mutual interest in exploring innovative concepts on the REsearch in FLoquet Engineered QuanTum Systems (REFLEQTS). For transformational capabilities promised by quantum science to become deployable, new approaches must be developed to create, control, and conserve fragile quantum states on demand.
This topic aligns with the National Quantum Initiative (NQI) as described in the National Science and Technology Council's strategy to extend the research opportunity of Quantum Information Science and Engineering (QISE) by broadening the interagency collaboration and increasing global competitiveness in QISE research outcome that can strengthen National Security.
This solicitation encourages research teams consisting of multiple Principal Investigators (PIs) from multiple institutions to submit proposals on transformative approaches and solutions in materials, devices, theory, and systems to realize the innovative REsearch in FLoquet Engineered QuanTum Systems (REFLEQTS). These systems can be widely applicable, from fundamental science to technology development, for quantum science and engineering including but not limited to quantum sensing, quantum devices, quantum materials, and quantum systems. Research teams may include, but are not limited to, individuals with expertise in classical and quantum materials, devices, and integrated systems in the areas of photonics, and quantum optics. Teams should emphasize combining these areas to access nonequilibrium states for performance metrics unattainable at equilibrium. The requested funds should support a multidisciplinary team of researchers to provide leadership, innovative research, financial support, and workforce training in the focused research theme of Floquet Engineered Quantum System.
Consistent with the NQI and NSTC Strategic Plan, NSF-AFRL REFLEQTS highlights three sets of goals:
1. Leading an interagency collaboration in quantum science and engineering research to encourage and facilitate a mid-scale research team approach;
2. Integrating theory, experimentation, and data-intensive/-driven approaches to explore the innovative approach for Floquet Engineering application in Quantum Systems;
3. Creating a science and engineering workforce in the area of materials, devices, and systems applicable to the quantum field that is trained for careers in academia or industry.
Eligibility
- IHE
- Local Government
- Non-Profit
- Other
- State Government
- Tribal Government
Additional Eligibility Information
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus. *Who May Serve as PI: PIs or co-PIs must hold primary, full-time, paid appointments in research or teaching positions at US-based campuses/offices of IHEs eligible to submit to this solicitation (see above), with exceptions granted for family or medical leave, as determined by the submitting institution. A minimum of one PI and two co-PIs must participate in each proposal. These participants must represent at least two different institutions.Each PI/co-PI is expected to contribute complementary expertise relevant to the project proposed including expertise in theory and experimentation, fabrication and testing, or other sciences that may be considered where appropriate.
Key Date(s)
- December 07, 2024: Last Updated Date
- December 07, 2024: Posted Date
- March 14, 2025: Current Closing Date for Applications
- March 14, 2025: Application Due Date
- April 13, 2025: Application Archive Date
Contact Information
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