Opportunity ID: 346992

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FOA-AFRL-AFOSR-2023-0010
Funding Opportunity Title: Materials Characterization and Quantum Performance: Correlation and Causation (MQC) FY 23
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 12.800 — Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: Mar 20, 2023
Last Updated Date: Jun 08, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 19, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 20, 2023
Archive Date: Jul 19, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $6,750,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: All responsible sources from academia, non-profit organization and industry (for-profit) organizations may submit applications under this FOA.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Description:

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), in collaboration with the Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS), is soliciting proposals for the “Materials characterization and Quantum performance: Correlation and causation” (MQC) program. This program takes a “materials-first” approach to improving stability and reproducibility of state-of-the-art quantum bits (qubits). MQC focuses on solid-state qubits, for use in gate-based quantum computing, built from semiconductor- and superconductor material systems. Of particular interest are Si-based gate defined quantum dots or Josephson junction-based quantum circuits . More specifically, the goal of the research to-be-funded under this FOA is to identify correlations between qubit performance metrics and material properties, where the main focus is on identifying material properties which can be characterized in a high throughput and precise manner. In addition, an equally important goal is to identify the underlying physical mechanisms giving rise to these correlations. These mechanisms shall be supported by detailed material characterization measurements as well as material micro-structure and device modeling efforts.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Julia Carrico

Grantor

Phone 202-961-4997
Email:julia.carrico@us.af.mil

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
FULL PROPOSAL DEADLINE is now changed from 19 JUN 2023 to 20 JUN 2023, this is due to the 19th falling on a federal holiday. Jun 08, 2023
Revise the award ceiling to align with the FOA funding schedule. Mar 20, 2023
This modification serves to clarify language regarding eligible applicants to include international academia and non-profit institutions. Mar 20, 2023
This modification serves to add a registration link for the pre-proposal meeting, where clarifications can be made, and questions and answers provided. Mar 20, 2023
Updated opportunity title Mar 20, 2023
Mar 20, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FOA-AFRL-AFOSR-2023-0010
Funding Opportunity Title: Materials Characterization and Quantum Performance: Correlation and Causation (MQC) FY 23
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 12.800 — Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: Mar 20, 2023
Last Updated Date: Jun 08, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 19, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 20, 2023
Archive Date: Jul 19, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $6,750,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: All responsible sources from academia, non-profit organization and industry (for-profit) organizations may submit applications under this FOA.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Description:

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), in collaboration with the Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS), is soliciting proposals for the “Materials characterization and Quantum performance: Correlation and causation” (MQC) program. This program takes a “materials-first” approach to improving stability and reproducibility of state-of-the-art quantum bits (qubits). MQC focuses on solid-state qubits, for use in gate-based quantum computing, built from semiconductor- and superconductor material systems. Of particular interest are Si-based gate defined quantum dots or Josephson junction-based quantum circuits . More specifically, the goal of the research to-be-funded under this FOA is to identify correlations between qubit performance metrics and material properties, where the main focus is on identifying material properties which can be characterized in a high throughput and precise manner. In addition, an equally important goal is to identify the underlying physical mechanisms giving rise to these correlations. These mechanisms shall be supported by detailed material characterization measurements as well as material micro-structure and device modeling efforts.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Julia Carrico

Grantor

Phone 202-961-4997
Email:julia.carrico@us.af.mil

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FOA-AFRL-AFOSR-2023-0010
Funding Opportunity Title: Materials Characterization and Quantum Performance: Correlation and Causation (MQC) FY 23
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 12.800 — Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Mar 20, 2023
Last Updated Date: Apr 24, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 19, 2023
Archive Date: Jul 19, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $6,750,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: All responsible sources from academia, non-profit organization and industry (for-profit) organizations may submit applications under this FOA.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Description:

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), in collaboration with the Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS), is soliciting proposals for the “Materials characterization and Quantum performance: Correlation and causation” (MQC) program. This program takes a “materials-first” approach to improving stability and reproducibility of state-of-the-art quantum bits (qubits). MQC focuses on solid-state qubits, for use in gate-based quantum computing, built from semiconductor- and superconductor material systems. Of particular interest are Si-based gate defined quantum dots or Josephson junction-based quantum circuits . More specifically, the goal of the research to-be-funded under this FOA is to identify correlations between qubit performance metrics and material properties, where the main focus is on identifying material properties which can be characterized in a high throughput and precise manner. In addition, an equally important goal is to identify the underlying physical mechanisms giving rise to these correlations. These mechanisms shall be supported by detailed material characterization measurements as well as material micro-structure and device modeling efforts.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Julia Carrico

Grantor

Phone 202-961-4997
Email:julia.carrico@us.af.mil

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FOA-AFRL-AFOSR-2023-0010
Funding Opportunity Title: Materials Characterization and Quantum Performance: Correlation and Causation (MQC) FY 23
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 12.800 — Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Mar 20, 2023
Last Updated Date: Apr 11, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 19, 2023
Archive Date: Jul 19, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $8,000,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: All responsible sources from academia, non-profit organization and industry (for-profit) organizations may submit applications under this FOA.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Description:

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), in collaboration with the Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS), is soliciting proposals for the “Materials characterization and Quantum performance: Correlation and causation” (MQC) program. This program takes a “materials-first” approach to improving stability and reproducibility of state-of-the-art quantum bits (qubits). MQC focuses on solid-state qubits, for use in gate-based quantum computing, built from semiconductor- and superconductor material systems. Of particular interest are Si-based gate defined quantum dots or Josephson junction-based quantum circuits . More specifically, the goal of the research to-be-funded under this FOA is to identify correlations between qubit performance metrics and material properties, where the main focus is on identifying material properties which can be characterized in a high throughput and precise manner. In addition, an equally important goal is to identify the underlying physical mechanisms giving rise to these correlations. These mechanisms shall be supported by detailed material characterization measurements as well as material micro-structure and device modeling efforts.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Julia Carrico

Grantor

Phone 202-961-4997
Email:julia.carrico@us.af.mil

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FOA-AFRL-AFOSR-2023-0010
Funding Opportunity Title: Materials Characterization and Quantum Performance: Correlation and Causation (MQC) FY 23
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 12.800 — Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Mar 20, 2023
Last Updated Date: Apr 03, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 19, 2023
Archive Date: Jul 19, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $8,000,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: All responsible sources from academia, non-profit organization and industry (for-profit) organizations may submit applications under this FOA.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Description:

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), in collaboration with the Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS), is soliciting proposals for the “Materials characterization and Quantum performance: Correlation and causation” (MQC) program. This program takes a “materials-first” approach to improving stability and reproducibility of state-of-the-art quantum bits (qubits). MQC focuses on solid-state qubits, for use in gate-based quantum computing, built from semiconductor- and superconductor material systems. Of particular interest are Si-based gate defined quantum dots or Josephson junction-based quantum circuits . More specifically, the goal of the research to-be-funded under this FOA is to identify correlations between qubit performance metrics and material properties, where the main focus is on identifying material properties which can be characterized in a high throughput and precise manner. In addition, an equally important goal is to identify the underlying physical mechanisms giving rise to these correlations. These mechanisms shall be supported by detailed material characterization measurements as well as material micro-structure and device modeling efforts.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Julia Carrico

Grantor

Phone 202-961-4997
Email:julia.carrico@us.af.mil

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FOA-AFRL-AFOSR-2023-0010
Funding Opportunity Title: Materials Characterization and Quantum Performance: Correlation and Causation (MQC) FY 23
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 12.800 — Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Mar 20, 2023
Last Updated Date: Mar 20, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 19, 2023
Archive Date: Jul 19, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $8,000,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: All responsible sources from academia, non-profit organization and industry (for-profit) organizations may submit applications under this FOA.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Description:

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), in collaboration with the Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS), is soliciting proposals for the “Materials characterization and Quantum performance: Correlation and causation” (MQC) program. This program takes a “materials-first” approach to improving stability and reproducibility of state-of-the-art quantum bits (qubits). MQC focuses on solid-state qubits, for use in gate-based quantum computing, built from semiconductor- and superconductor material systems. Of particular interest are Si-based gate defined quantum dots or Josephson junction-based quantum circuits . More specifically, the goal of the research to-be-funded under this FOA is to identify correlations between qubit performance metrics and material properties, where the main focus is on identifying material properties which can be characterized in a high throughput and precise manner. In addition, an equally important goal is to identify the underlying physical mechanisms giving rise to these correlations. These mechanisms shall be supported by detailed material characterization measurements as well as material micro-structure and device modeling efforts.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Julia Carrico

Grantor

Phone 202-961-4997
Email:julia.carrico@us.af.mil

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FOA-AFRL-AFOSR-2023-0010
Funding Opportunity Title: Materials Characterization and Quantum Performance: Correlation and Causation (MQC)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 12.800 — Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Mar 20, 2023
Last Updated Date: Mar 20, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 19, 2023
Archive Date: Jul 19, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $8,000,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: All responsible sources from academia, non-profit organization and industry (for-profit) organizations may submit applications under this FOA.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Description:

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), in collaboration with the Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS), is soliciting proposals for the “Materials characterization and Quantum performance: Correlation and causation” (MQC) program. This program takes a “materials-first” approach to improving stability and reproducibility of state-of-the-art quantum bits (qubits). MQC focuses on solid-state qubits, for use in gate-based quantum computing, built from semiconductor- and superconductor material systems. Of particular interest are Si-based gate defined quantum dots or Josephson junction-based quantum circuits . More specifically, the goal of the research to-be-funded under this FOA is to identify correlations between qubit performance metrics and material properties, where the main focus is on identifying material properties which can be characterized in a high throughput and precise manner. In addition, an equally important goal is to identify the underlying physical mechanisms giving rise to these correlations. These mechanisms shall be supported by detailed material characterization measurements as well as material micro-structure and device modeling efforts.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Julia Carrico

Grantor

Phone 202-961-4997
Email:julia.carrico@us.af.mil

Folder 346992 Full Announcement-MQC Announcement (FY 23) -> FOA-AFRL-AFOSR-2023-0010.pdf

Folder 346992 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Announcement -> FOA-AFRL-AFOSR-2023-0010.pdf

Folder 346992 Other Supporting Documents-Q&A -> MQC Proposer’s Day QA Notes.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Julia Carrico
Grantor
Phone 202-961-4997
Email: julia.carrico@us.af.mil
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
12.800 PKG00280685 Mar 20, 2023 Jun 20, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

346992 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf

346992 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf

346992 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf

346992 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf

346992 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf

346992 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf

Optional forms

346992 RR_SubawardBudget_3_0-3.0.pdf

346992 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

346992 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

346992 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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