NSERC-French Agence nationale de la recherche (ANR) Call for Proposals on Quantum Technologies

How to Apply: 

Canada and France enjoy long-standing cooperation in science, technology and innovation. Recognizing the importance of international collaboration in promoting scientific discoveries, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and France’s Agence nationale de la recherche (ANR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on research cooperation. The MOU provides an overarching framework to explore new collaborative research and innovation opportunities between Canadian and French research communities.

In support of collaborative work under this MOU, and to support priority areas identified by the Canada-France Joint Committee on Science, Technology, and Innovation, NSERC and ANR are partnering to fund collaborative research projects on quantum science and technologies, specifically in the area of quantum computing hardware and software. This call will support Canada’s National Quantum Strategy.

This call for research proposals aims to foster scientific collaborations and knowledge exchange between leading-edge researchers in Canada and France, driving advancements in the rapidly evolving field of quantum technologies. This call aims to support collaborative research projects that address fundamental challenges and explore cutting-edge applications in the field of quantum technologies. Through these joint projects, we aim to leverage the unique expertise and resources of both Canadian and French academic research excellence.

This collaborative opportunity with ANR is open to scientific challenges in quantum science that aim to advance the National Quantum Strategy (NQS) – Mission: Make Canada a world leader in the continued development, deployment and use of quantum computing hardware and software by advancing research in any of the following areas of quantum technologies, or a combination thereof:

  • Quantum algorithms/encryption, including post-quantum cryptography
  • Quantum communications
  • Quantum computing
  • Quantum materials
  • Quantum sensing
For more information, please contact Jill Sherman at intl.research@lakeheadu.ca.
External Deadline: 
Thursday, March 28, 2024
URL: 

https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Innovate-Innover/ANR-ANR/index_eng.asp

Agency: 
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Research