Executive Summaries, Abstracts, and Proposals may be submitted on a rolling basis until September 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM. Prior to submitting a full proposal, proposers are strongly encouraged to first submit an
executive summary or abstract.
HR001124S0039
Consistent with aims and scope of project.
The DSO Office-wide BAA invites proposers to submit innovative
basic or applied research concepts or studies and analysis proposals that address one or more of the following technical thrust areas:
1. Novel Materials & Structures: This thrust includes, but is not limited to, science and technology in quantum devices, atomic scale systems, and functional and structural materials.
2. Sensing & Measurement: This thrust includes, but is not limited to, science and technology in quantum sensing and
Abstracts and proposals may be submitted on a rolling basis until 1 PM on August 9 2025
HR001124S0028
Depends on scope
MTO is explicitly soliciting research topics that may lead to the development and proliferation of the next transistor technology and the required building blocks and manufacturing ecosystem around it. By identifying and cultivating multiple candidates, a step change to a new scaling trajectory and the microsystem dominance that comes with it may be possible.
• Quantum circuits (QCs). Quantum phenomena are theorized to offer dramatic improvements over classical computing and sensing. The quantu
Research areas of current interest to MTO include, but are not limited to, the following topics:
• Fault-tolerant quantum computer modeling
• Fault-tolerant quantum computer architectures
• High efficiency quantum-optical transducers
• High-rate quantum-optical entanglement generators
• Matrixed quantum sensors for sensing and signal processing
• Methodologies and building blocks for chip-scale quantum systems
• Scalable application-specific quantum hardware
• Ultrahigh density qubit manufacturi
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs
DOC/NIST
Open
Rolling basis through May 1 2025
2024-NIST-MSE-01
Depends on program; can range from $5K - $500K per year
This is the overarching research grant program funding opportunity announcement for FY24-FY25. Please consult NOFO for specifics relative to each division.
Programs of interest may include the RF Technologies Division, Smart Connected Systems Division, Applied and Computational Mathematics Division, Computer Security Division, Microsystems and Nanotechnology Division, Nanoscale Device Characterization Division, Quantum Measurement Division, Quantum Sensors Division, & Quantum Physics Division.
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Defense Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI)
DOD
Open
White papers (not required but strongly recommended): May 2, 2025
Full proposal: September 5, 2025
N0001425SF002
Up to $1.5M per year over 5 years
DoD's MURI program addresses high-risk basic research and attempts to understand or achieve something that has never been done before. See the linked solicitation above for the following topic areas related to Quantum Sciences:
Topic 4: (AFOSR) Optics with Dynamically Reconfigurable Arrays of Molecules and Atoms
Topic 9: (ARO) Altermagnetic Topology
Topic 11: (ARO) Entanglement Engineering with Holographic Duality
Topic 13: (ARO) Optimized Photonic Inference Systems
Applicants may submit an optional white paper prior to development of a proposal for evaluation. Full proposal is due October 14 2025.
NSWCDD BAA N00178-25-0002
Awards made from this BAA plan to range from $2,500 to $3,500,000 for the base year with two 12-month option years for a potential range of $2,500-$3,500,000 inclusive of options. Average award value for grants under the FY24 submission cycle was $450,000.
1.College - University Student and Faculty Research Projects (DD-01)
NSWCDD is interested in receiving proposals directed toward student and faculty general research projects and collaborative efforts where the focus is upon priority technologies and capabilities performed at NSWCDD. NSWCDD is especially, but not solely, interested in research projects and collaborative efforts dealing with Hypersonics, Software Engineering, Quantum Computing and Sensing, Artificial Intelligence, Model-Based Sys
FY2025 INnovations in Quibt Science for Fault Tolerant Quantum Computing (INQS) Program
DOD/AFOSR
Open
White papers for Theme 2 : March 17, 2025
Full proposal: May 12 2025
NOFOAFRLAFOSR20250004
$150K - $750K per year over 2-5 years
This NOFO invites proposals for basic research into solid-state qubits for quantum computing at various stages of maturity. Qubits of interest may support one or more of the required functions in a FTQC system. These functions may include, but are not limited to, data processing, memory storage, communication, spectator roles, or measurement. Proposals should clearly address: (1) the function(s) the qubit is expected to serve, (2) how it can be integrated into a plausible FTQC system, and (3) it
Advised to contact program officer to confirm interest.
Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments
DOD/AFRL
Open
July 18 2029
RDK-RAD-FOA-2024
Consistent with aims and scope of project
The AFRL Directed Energy Directorate is interested in receiving applications under this announcement to establish assistance agreements with U.S. /U.S. territories’ colleges and universities for directed energy-related basic, applied, and advanced research projects that provide a public purpose and are of interest to the Department of Defense mission. The scope of the research will include the entire spectrum of directed energy technology applicable to the Air Force, including all tangentially r
This FOA has a two-part application process starting with a MANDATORY Letter of Intent, and then a full application if letter of intent is selected. Only invited applicants will be eligible to submit a full application. Letters of intent may be submitted at any time during this 5-year period and are evaluated as they are received.
March 31 2027. White papers recommended but not required. Strongly encouraged to contact technical POC before white paper or proposal submission.
W911NF-20-S-0008
Consistent with aims and scope of project.
The Army needs to better employ quantum sciences in a number of areas to improve the performance and security of its future systems. Research is needed in the following areas:
- Quantum computing to solve highly complex problems in real time
- Quantum sensing to achieve highly sensitive sensors and enable highly accurate navigation
- Quantum communications, and networking to enable highly secure and efficient information flow
- Cryptographic algorithms that are secure against Quantum computing
Technical Point Of Contact: Lubjana Beshaj, (845) 938-0564, lubjana.beshaj@westpoint.edu
Depends on track, ranges from $500K - $800K per year.
The mission of the LQC can be captured in three broad goals: 1) pursue disruptive fundamental research and enabling technologies with a focus on qubit development for quantum computing and other applications (such as sensing); 2) grow deep, collaborative partnerships to tackle the most difficult and relevant long-term problems in quantum information science and technology; and 3) build a quantum workforce of tomorrow through research experiences in government at LPS and at LQC partners. The LQC
Three categories of proposals are sought for this BAA: 1. Incubator 2. Collaboratory 3. QuaCR Research Fellowships
Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Quantum Sensing Technologies in Biomedical Applications
NIH
Open
Depends on NOFO; NOSI effective through 2027
NOT-EB-23-022
Depends on NOFO
The goal of this NOSI is to support innovative and potentially transformative research projects in quantum science and sensing toward biomedical disciplines. This includes approaches to improve current biomedical imaging and bioengineering tools and technologies using quantum sensing for drug delivery, novel therapeutics, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of various diseases. This NOSI further aims to catalyze application of innovative quantum-enabled technologies that leverage qua
The ACED program seeks to harness computing to accelerate scientific discovery, while driving new computing advancements. The intent is to catalyze advancements on both sides of a virtuous cycle that: (a) benefit scientific disciplines through computational technologies and (b) foster novel computing technologies that will enable advances beyond the specific use cases or domains originally targeted. The program seeks continuous collaborations between at least two groups of researchers. One group
Solicitation mentions in situ or remote sensing as a target, including quantum sensing.
The duration of unsolicited proposal awards in CBET is generally up to three years. Single-investigator award budgets typically include support for one graduate student (or equivalent) and up to one month of PI time per year (awards for multiple investigator projects are typically larger). Proposal budgets that are much larger than typical should be discussed with the program director prior to submission.
The goal of the Biophotonics program is to explore the research frontiers in photonics principles, engineering and technology that are relevant for critical problems in fields of medicine, biology and biotechnology. Fundamental engineering research and innovation in photonics is required to lay the foundations for new technologies beyond those that are mature and ready for application in medical diagnostics and therapies. Advances are needed in nanophotonics, optogenetics, contrast and targeti
Communications, Circuits, and Sensing-Systems (CCSS)
NSF
Open
Full proposal accepted anytime.
PD 18-7564
Consistent with aims and scope of proposal.
Supports research on circuit and system hardware and signal processing techniques in the following areas: radio-frequency circuits and antennas for communications and sensing; communication systems and signal processing; and dynamic bio-sensing systems.
Quantum Communication Systems is listed under the topic area of communication systems and signal processing.
Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs: No Deadline Pilot (CHE-DRP:NDP)
NSF
Open
Proposals accepted anytime.
22-606
Average ~400K, subject to availability of funds.
This solicitation represents an enhanced mechanism for the chemistry research community to submit individual or small team research proposals to three (3) of the NSF Division of Chemistry's Disciplinary Research Programs: Chemistry of Life Processes (CLP), Chemical Structure and Dynamics (CSD) or Chemical Theory, Models and Computational Methods (CTMC) programs. Some of the areas supported by CHE include: observing, manipulating, and controlling the behavior of matter and energy in nanometer dim
Through this solicitation, during a one-year period beginning September 1, proposers may serve as PI, Co-PI, or senior/key personnel on at most two proposals across all nine (9) CHE Disciplinary Research Programs provided at least one of the two proposals is multi-investigator or a collaborative proposal. While both proposals may be multi-investigator or collaborative, proposers may serve on at most one proposal as the sole PI.
Division of Materials Research: Condensed Matter and Materials Theory (DMR:CMMT)
NSF
Open
Proposals accepted anytime.
23-611
Average $120K/year over 3 years; should be consistent with scope and timeline.
CMMT encourages potentially transformative submissions at the frontiers of theoretical, computational, and data-intensive materials research, which includes but is not limited to: i) advancing the understanding of emergent properties and phenomena of materials and condensed matter systems, ii) developing materials-specific prediction and advancing understanding of properties, phenomena, and emergent states of matter associated with either hard or soft materials, iii) developing and exploring new
"The submission date of a proposal from an investigator, whether as PI or co-PI, to the CMMT program cannot be within the same fiscal year as another proposal from that same investigator, whether as PI or co-PI, to any DMR-TMRP."
Division of Physics: Investigator-Initiated Research Projects
NSF
Open
December 9th, 2025 for Quantum Information Science proposals
23-615
Consistent with size and scope of proposal.
Quantum Information Science (QIS) supports theoretical and experimental proposals that explore quantum applications to new computing paradigms or that foster interactions between physicists, mathematicians, and computer scientists that push the frontiers of quantum-based information, transmission, and manipulation.
The quantum information science program is focused on investigations relevant to disciplines supported by the Physics Division, while encouraging broader impacts on other disciplines
Electronics, Photonics and Magnetic Devices (EPMD)
NSF
Open
Full proposal accepted anytime.
PD 18-1517
Consistent with aims and scope of project.
The Electronics, Photonics and Magnetic Devices (EPMD) Program supports innovative research on novel devices based on the principles of electronics, optics and photonics, optoelectronics, magnetics, opto- and electromechanics, electromagnetics, and related physical phenomena. EPMD’s goal is to advance the frontiers of micro-, nano- and quantum-based devices operating within the electromagnetic spectrum and contributing to a broad range of application domains including information and communicati
Consistent with aims and scope of project, generally up to 3 years.
The goal of the Nanoscale Interactions program is to support research to advance fundamental and quantitative understanding of the interactions of nanomaterials and nanosystems with biological and environmental media.
The Nanoscale Interactions program will support exploratory research projects on nanoscale interactions of quantum effects which explain macroscopic changes and physiological and metabolic processes; investigate quantum vibration and electron spin to elucidate nano phenomena and p
Depends on project designation; ranges from $300K over 2 years to $1.2M over 4 years.
The Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace (SaTC 2.0) program aims to build trust in global cyber ecosystems. Trust is the core tenet of this program and, for the purposes of this solicitation, is broadly defined to include our confidence in the security, privacy, and resilience of cyberspace, particularly in the face of malicious intent. Achieving this level of confidence in cyberspace requires not only understanding the vulnerabilities in a system that could be exploited and how they can b