Physical Sciences & Engineering

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

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

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

M. Marty

UA may submit one proposal to the Partnership Track.J. Sprinkle

UA may submit three total proposals, with no more than two submissions in Track 1 and no more than one submission in Track 2. Cost-sharing of precisely 30% of the total project cost is required.Track 1:E. TomatD. MarroneTrack 2:C. Pearson