Project Grant 2600117
- The National Science Foundation Division of Information and Intelligent Systems awarded Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University $413,253 on April 1, 2026, to develop theoretical frameworks and algorithms for learning quantum states in practical, noise-robust settings under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070). The research will design and analyze algorithms robust to noise and data fluctuations, characterizing their performance and limitations....
- Project Grant Award Summary Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) received a $450,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Physics under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2028. The award supports fundamental research to develop ultra-high-performance quantum memories by systematically exploiting symmetries in quantum system design and decoding. The project...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Physics awarded Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University $335,239 on August 1, 2026, under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to develop mathematical and computational tools for quantum error-correcting codes using quantum gravity-inspired methods and a modular design framework called Quantum Lego. The project runs from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2031, with performance at Virginia Tech's Blacksburg, Virginia...
- Project Grant Summary: Student Understanding of Linear Algebra Across Quantum Information Science Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) received a $499,502 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076). The award, effective August 15, 2025 through July 31, 2028, funds fundamental research investigating how undergraduate students understand...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $200,000 Project Grant under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) to fund research on disordered quantum matter. The three-year grant, active from August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2026, will support Virginia Tech's work to develop an underlying mathematical theory to better understand the properties of materials that could play a crucial role in creating...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Northeastern University $100,000 on October 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to organize and deliver a workshop on integrating quantum computing and trustworthy artificial intelligence into undergraduate engineering education. The workshop will be co-located with the ACM Trust Conference in March 2027 at George Mason University's Arlington, Virginia campus. The event will convene engineering...
- The Department of Energy Office of Science awarded Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) $700,000 on August 1, 2026, under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) to advance quantum computation beyond qubits. The project runs through July 31, 2027, with performance based in Blacksburg, Virginia. This is a Project Grant, an assistance type supporting basic research in the physical sciences as part of the Office of Science's portfolio...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) supports a collaborative research effort to characterize the quantum information science and engineering (QISE) workforce and academic landscape in the United States. The $369,722 award to the Regents of the University of Colorado will fund three main activities over a period of three years: (1) a study analyzing the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for QISE...
- This $175,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's "Catalyst Project" to broaden participation in quantum information science and engineering. The University will utilize culturally relevant pedagogy and experiential learning activities combined with industry partnerships from IBM, Google, and local start-ups to examine approaches for increasing...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) received a $300,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Mathematical Sciences under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program, effective August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2028. The award supports research and development in coding theory with applications to classical and quantum computing systems. Primary deliverables include the development...
The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University $499,874 on October 15, 2026, to investigate cross-sector partnerships in quantum workforce development under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076). The project will examine how academia, industry, and government collaborate to build educational infrastructure and career pathways in quantum engineering. Using oral histories, document analyses, and case study methods, the research will develop a triple helix theory of workforce co-development that explains how these three sectors jointly shape educational infrastructure and career pathways in emerging technological fields. The study will compare current quantum workforce efforts with historical workforce development in nuclear engineering and artificial intelligence to identify how partnerships form, operate, and change over time. Results will be disseminated through webinars, podcasts, and publicly available white papers developed with the Advanced Technology Academic Research Center. The research will advance fundamental understanding of how cross-sector partnerships influence STEM workforce development in emerging technological fields. Performance occurs in Blacksburg, Virginia, with a period of performance extending from October 15, 2026, through September 30, 2031. No sub-recipients are planned for this award.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $499.9k | 8/4/26 |