The DOE SC program in Basic Energy Sciences (BES) announces its interest in receiving applications from single investigators and from teams for support of experimental and theoretical efforts to advance understanding of quantum phenomena in systems that could be used for quantum information science (QIS) and the use of quantum computing in chemical and materials sciences research. New and renewal applications are invited in two topical areas: 1) Quantum Computing; and 2) Next-Generation Quantum Systems.
A pre-application is required for both new and renewal applications and must be submitted by the date indicated on the cover of the FOA. Applicant institutions are limited to submission of no more than 2 pre-applications as the lead institution. There is no limit on the number of pre-applications on which an institution may appear as a partner (not the lead institution).
Any review will be based on the following criteria:
- Responsiveness to the objectives of the FOA.
- Scientific and technical merit.
- Appropriateness of the proposed research approaches.
- Likelihood of scientific impact.
Interested applicants should upload the following documents in sequence in one PDF file (File name: Last name_DOE-FOA-0002449_2020 no later than 4:00 p.m. on the internal submission deadline:
1. Cover Letter (1 page, pdf):
- Descriptive title of proposed activity
- PI name, departmental affiliations(s) and contact information
- Co-PI's names and departmental affiliation(s)
- Names of other key personnel
- Participating institution(s)
- Number and title of this funding opportunity
2. Project Description (no more than two pages, pdf) identifying the project scope that addresses the key aspects and elements of the sponsor's solicitation, principal investigators, collaborators, and partner organizations.
3. 2-page CV's of Investigators
Formatting Guidelines:
Font/size: Times New Roman (12 pt.)
Document margins: 1.0” (top, bottom, left and right)
Standard paper size (8 ½” x 11)
Questions concerning the limited submissions process may be submitted to limitedsubs@psu.edu.