Joint Center for Quantum and Information Sciences (QuICS)

QuICS Grant
CFDA 11.093 Active Cooperative Agreement
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding
$1.2M FY2025
$1.4M
FY24
$1.2M
FY25

Program Objective

University personnel will perform research in the broad area of quantum computer science and quantum information theory. These activities will be undertaken upon request by and in close collaboration with staff members of the NIST Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) or their successors who are engaged as Fellows of the Joint Center for Quantum Information in Computer Science (QuICS). These activities will include relevant theoretical studies in computer science and engineering, information theory, and mathematical physics, as well as the analysis and modeling of experimental results in collaboration with experimentalists at the University and NIST. These activities will require computing (both hardware and software) support, and a full range of administrative and clerical support, including outreach and web/communications support.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Other

University of Maryland College Park

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Award process based upon published selection criteria.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 120 to 180 days
Program details & compliance

Description

This Assistance Listing supports research areas such as Atomic,
Molecular, and Optical (AMO) Physics; Condensed Matter (CM) Physics,
Quantum Physics, and Quantum Information Science (QIS) including its
relevance to computer science, mathematics, and engineering.

Mission Categories

Primary: Research and Development

Other categories:
Higher Education

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Financial support may be provided to further research areas such as Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) Physics; Condensed Matter (CM) Physics, Quantum Physics, and Quantum Information Science (QIS) including its relevance to computer science, mathematics, and engineering.

Restrictions

Financial support may not be provided for meals and refreshments, retirement and relocation costs of employees of the university.

Required Documentation

Any required credentials/documentation will be announced in a federal funding opportunity announcement. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Matching Requirements

Under 15 U.S.C. § 7443(f)(3)(C), Awardees must make available (directly or through donations from public or private entities) contributions, including in-kind contributions, in an amount equal to 50 percent of the Federal funds provided.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Random, Ad-hoc
Records Retention
5 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Andrew Dienstfrey
303-497-7485
325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-05-11. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:23:07.