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The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) plays an important role in Canada鈥檚聽聽(NQS) by supporting the advancement of research, innovation and talent development in quantum science and technology through various聽.听
NSERC is now accepting applications for the and the . These grants will provide support for university researchers in Canada to establish and grow international research collaborations with researchers in the academic sector that will strengthen research excellence in Canada and abroad, and further develop Canadian research strengths and leadership in quantum science and technology.
Proposals for both funding opportunities may address any challenges in quantum science, but their thrust must聽be to advance聽one or more of the聽聽through research in any of the following areas of quantum technologies, or a combination thereof:
- quantum algorithms/encryption, including post-quantum cryptography
- quantum communications
- quantum computing
- quantum materials
- quantum sensing
Alliance International Catalyst Quantum grants聽
This 聽offers grants of up to $25,000 for one year to Canadian academic researchers to initiate and develop research collaborations with international researchers from the academic sector. Applicants may apply any time until March 31, 2024 at 9pm AST
Alliance International Collaboration Quantum grants
This new offers grants that can range from $30,000 to $300,000 per year for up to three years to support Canadian academic researchers collaborating on research projects with international researchers from the academic sector. Applicants may apply any time until January 31, 2024 at 9pm AST
Contact Details
For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact alliance_quantumquantique@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.听
For questions regarding internal procedure, contact聽ird@dal.ca.听For additional resources,聽click here for guidance聽on internal deadlines and submission processes.