LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC)
The LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC) is seeking research proposals to advance quantum computing and other applications through disruptive fundamental research, collaboration, and fellowship programs, aiming to build a quantum workforce for the future.
Funder: Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command
Due Dates: December 15, 2025: White Paper (required) | March 3, 2026: Recommended full proposal | April 30, 2027: Final application deadline
Funding Amounts: Incubator: up to $500K/year (1–3 years) | Collaboratory: up to $800K/year (2–3 years) | Fellowships: 2–3 years, amount varies
Summary: Supports collaborative and fundamental research, workforce development, and fellowships in quantum information science, with a focus on qubit development and quantum computing.
Key Information: White paper submission is required before a full proposal will be considered.
Description
This opportunity, managed by the U.S. Army Research Office in partnership with NSA’s Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS), seeks proposals for the LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC). The program aims to accelerate foundational and transformative research in quantum information science and technology (QIST), especially qubit development for quantum computing and related applications such as sensing. The LQC fosters partnerships across academia, industry, FFRDCs, and government labs, and supports the development of a diverse quantum workforce through research experiences and fellowships.
Three main proposal categories are supported:
- Incubator: For single investigators or small groups to develop early-stage concepts or address high-risk, high-reward problems.
- Collaboratory: For larger, multi-institutional teams to tackle long-term, fundamental QIST challenges through collaboration with LPS.
- QuaCR Fellowships: For U.S. citizen graduate students and postdocs working in quantum information processing or sensing, supporting research and hands-on experiences.
Key research thrusts include superconducting qubits, Josephson junctions, materials science, quantum education, and workforce training. Proposals should be collaborative and may involve hands-on laboratory work, theory, device development, or educational innovation.
