QuantERA - ERA-Net in Quantum Sciences and Technologies: Call pre-announcement
In January 2017, QuantERA will launch a joint transnational call for research proposals in Quantum Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies.
QuantERA is a consortium of national/regional research funding organisations supporting research in Quantum Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies (Q-ICST). QuantERA is itself supported by the European Union's Future and Emerging Technologies scheme (FET).
Researchers are encouraged to start discussing possible projects with prospective partners. A Partner Search Tool is available on the QuantERA website, and a networking event is planned for 16 February 2017 in Malta.
| Call 2017 Key Facts & Figures | |
|---|---|
| Thematic scope | Quantum Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies (Q-ICST): Quantum communication, Quantum simulation, Quantum computation, Quantum information sciences, Quantum metrology sensing and imaging, novel ideas and applications in quantum science and technologies |
| Maximum call budget | EUR 37 million |
| International consortium | The project consortia must have a minimum of 3 partners requesting funding in at least 3 of the following countries: AT, BE, BG, CH, CZ, DE, DK, ES, FI, FR, GR, HU, IE, IL, IT, LV, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SK, SE, SI, TR, UK |
| Standard consortium size | Three to six partners |
| Tentative timeline |
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| Evaluation | Pre- and full proposals are evaluated based on the criteria of excellence, impact, and quality and efficiency of the implementation |
| National/Regional eligibility for funding | Each partner must fulfil the conditions of the national/regional research funding organisation (will be outlined in the Call Announcement annex) |