Physical Sciences & Engineering

2021 NIFA Equipment Grants Program

UA may submit 2 applications.The Equipment Grant Program (EGP) serves to increase access to shared-use special purpose equipment/instruments for fundamental and applied research for use in the food and agricultural sciences programs at institutions of higher education, including State Cooperative Extension Systems. The program seeks to strengthen the quality and expand the scope of fundamental and applied research at eligible institutions, by providing them with opportunities to acquire one major piece of equipment/instruments that support their research, training, and extension goals and may be too costly and/or not appropriate for support through other NIFA grant programs.Ticket #1: J. BlankinshipTicket #2: G. Davidowitz

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Internal Deadline
External Deadline
03/16/2021

Enabling Quantum Leap: Quantum Interconnect Challenges for Transformational Advances in Quantum Systems

UA may submit 1 application. The Quantum Interconnect Challenges for Transformational Advances in Quantum Systems (QuIC - TAQS) program is designed to support interdisciplinary teams that will explore highly innovative, original, and potentially transformative ideas for developing and applying quantum science, quantum computing, and quantum engineering in the specific area of quantum interconnects. Quantum interconnects are an integral part of all aspects of quantum information science. Proposals should have the potential to deliver new concepts, new platforms, and/or new approaches that will implement the transfer of quantum states efficiently across platforms and over large length scales. Progress in the area of quantum interconnects will enable breakthroughs in quantum sensing, quantum communications, quantum simulations, and quantum computing systems. This Quantum Interconnect Challenges solicitation will support the process of translating such ideas into reality.I. Djordjevic

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Internal Deadline
External Deadline
04/12/2021
Solicitation Type

Materials and Chemical Sciences Research For Quantum Information Science

UA may submit two pre-applications as the lead.This opportunity is Institutionally Coordinated.Ticket #1: O. Monti

Internal Deadline
External Deadline
01/27/2021 (required Pre-application)4/14/2021 (Invited application)
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2021 Moore Inventor Fellowships

UA may submit two applications.The foundation seeks to identify outstanding inventors and innovators who harness science and technology to enhance the conduct of scientific research, strengthen environmental conservation, or improve the experience and outcomes of patient care. The Moore Inventor Fellows program focuses on supporting scientist-inventors at a critical stage of research to capture opportunities that otherwise might be missed. We seek to provide freedom and support to promising inventors with the most compelling ideas to pursue creative work. Each fellow will receive funding for three years at a level of $200,000 per year from the foundation. In addition, the foundation will provide the host institution with $25,000 each year to cover costs associated with administering the grant award, resulting in a total three-year award amount of $675,000. Each host institution will be required to contribute $50,000 in annual direct support of the inventor's work. Eligibility: Candidates must be faculty, research scientists, postdocs or other full-time staff at eligible institutions. Candidates must be no more than 10 years past receiving the terminal advanced degree in their field (M.S., Ph.D. or M.D.)Nominee 1: H-D. Kim

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Internal Deadline
External Deadline
11/14/20 (Nomination)12/14/20 (Application)
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