The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce that three Quantum internal funding competitions are currently accepting applications through October 30th, 2023. Eligible faculty can apply using the UConn Quest Portal (NetID required). Please click the links below to find out more about the project and eligibility guidelines for each program.
The UConn Innovations in Quantum STEM Education program, provides awards up to $50,000 for interdisciplinary research to develop quantum-ready STEM education and workforce training. Collaborations among Education researchers, STEM/Quantum researchers, and other disciplines such as Digital Media and Design are strongly encouraged. External partnerships with co-PIs/collaborators from Yale University and other academic partners, the CT State Department of Education, CT public schools, or corporate/industry partners are also strongly encouraged. Applications due: 10/30/2023
The UConn Quantum Innovation Seed Grants program, provides awards up to $50,000 for interdisciplinary/cross-institutional research to develop use-inspired applications of quantum technologies. Projects that include external industry/academic collaborations are strongly preferred. Applications due: 10/30/2023
For a full list (with timelines) of all the OVPR’s internal funding opportunities, please visit our website
For more information, contact: Charlotte Nelson at research@uconn.edu