This collaborative research project brings together researchers to investigate. Our project aims to through. This joint effort will leverage the expertise of both teams and contribute significantly to the advancement.

This funding opportunity is open to researchers from the UK and Canada to collaborate on:

• quantum sensors and detectors for fundamental and applied science

• quantum communications including ground and space-based applications

The full economic cost (FEC) of the UK component of your project can be up to £500,000 and the FEC of the Canadian component up to $500,000.

Applications will have a UK project lead based at a research organization eligible to receive STFC funding and a Canadian lead based at an organization eligible to receive NSERC funding.

Who can apply

Before applying for funding.

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has introduced new role types for funding opportunities being run on the new UKRI Funding Service.

Who is eligible to apply

The proposal must be submitted by a researcher, the project lead (PL) who is an employee of a research organization that is eligible to receive UKRI grants. Only academic partners may request funding.

To be named as a PL on a grant submitted to this funding opportunity you must be an academic member of staff (lecturers or equivalent) or hold a fellowship, such as an STFC or Royal Society Fellowship, won through open competition.

Applications must have:

• a UK project lead and

• a Canadian lead based at a Canadian organization eligible to receive NSERC funding.

Other international applicants

We welcome collaborators from the US to be involved in applications to this funding opportunity, though they should be in a position to finance themselves.

We cannot accept applications with international partners other than those detailed above.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all funding applicants. We encourage applications from a diverse range of researchers.

We support people to work in a way that suits their circumstances. This includes:

• career breaks

• support for people with caring responsibilities

• flexible working

• alternative working patterns

Get help with your application

If you have a question and the answers aren’t provided on this page

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Contact details

For help and advice on costings and writing your proposal please contact your research office in the first instance, allowing sufficient time for your organization’s submission process.

For questions related to this specific funding opportunity please contact qfs@stfc.ukri.org

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