Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative EPiQS

Sponsor Deadline: 

Apr 25, 2021

Sponsor: 

Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

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Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative (EPiQS)
https://epiqs-investigators-2019.smapply.io/prog/epiqs_flexible_funding_call_for_ideas_2021/
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The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation announces the second annual call for ideas for flexible funding grants, as part of the Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative (EPiQS).  Through EPiQS, the foundation strives to accelerate progress in the field of quantum materials — solids and engineered structures characterized by novel quantum phases of matter and exotic cooperative behaviors of electrons. Flexible funding grants are a key funding approach within EPiQS, which enables the foundation to respond in a timely manner to emerging opportunities in this field of research.

Description of flexible funding grants. The goal of flexible funding grants is to drive scientific innovation by enhancing experimental capabilities at leading research institutions and supporting projects with significant potential to create breakthroughs in the field of quantum materials. These grants have two varieties: equipment grants and rapid response grants. 

  • Equipment grants support the development of sophisticated and sometimes one-of-a-kind instrumentation at institutions with active research programs in quantum materials. 
  • Rapid response grants support projects that are exceptionally timely and have a very high potential impact. These projects may include experimental tests of novel important theoretical concepts and innovative, unconventional research endeavors that are unlikely to be supported through traditional funding channels due to their high-risk nature. 

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