NSF-UKRI/EPSRC Lead Agency Opportunity on Understanding and Exploiting Quantum Information in Chemical Systems
Forecasted
This NSF grant supports U.S.-U.K. collaborative research on quantum information science in chemical systems, aiming to deepen understanding and develop new applications in chemistry.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (EOI deadline, projected) | February 2027 (full proposal, projected) | March 2027 (full proposal, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards follow NSF and EPSRC norms; funding for U.S. and U.K. teams is provided separately by each agency; prior rounds have supported projects in the $300,000–$1,000,000 total range over 3–4 years.
Summary: Supports U.S.-U.K. collaborative research advancing quantum information science in chemical systems, fostering transatlantic partnerships in chemistry and quantum technology.
Key Information: Invitation to submit a full proposal is required; two-stage process (EOI then full proposal); both U.S. and U.K. partners must meet their agency’s eligibility.
Description
This opportunity, jointly offered by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and UK Research and Innovation's Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (UKRI/EPSRC), supports collaborative research at the intersection of quantum information science (QIS) and chemistry. The program aims to deepen understanding of quantum phenomena—such as coherence, entanglement, and quantum correlations—in chemical systems and to harness QIS concepts for breakthroughs in chemistry. The initiative encourages projects that integrate experimental and theoretical approaches, and welcomes proposals leveraging artificial intelligence for system design, experimentation, or data analysis. The lead agency model streamlines submission and review, with proposals reviewed by either NSF or EPSRC on behalf of both agencies.
