# Canada-G7-Nordic Joint Call for Proposals on Quantum Technologies **Funder:** DFG **Deadline:** 24 September 2026 (8:00 pm Eastern Time; German applicants must also submit to DFG via elan portal by the same date) **Consortium:** Required — bilateral or multilateral; must include at least one researcher eligible for NSERC funds (Canada) plus DFG-eligible German PI; managed via Lead Agency Procedure with NSERC as Lead Agency **Application:** Single stage; proposals submitted to NSERC (Lead Agency) with simultaneous submission to DFG via elan portal **Frequency:** One-off **Eligible countries:** DE **Official call:** https://www.dfg.de/en/news/news-topics/announcements-proposals/2026/ifr-26-54 **Last verified:** 29 July 2026 ## Eligibility & scope Joint call (NSERC, DFG, JST, UKRI-EPSRC, NSF, NordForsk) for bilateral/multilateral research in quantum science and technologies: quantum algorithms/encryption, communications, computing, materials, and sensing. German applicants must be DFG-eligible; non-university researchers must comply with DFG form 55.01 duty-to-collaborate rule. Projects must include at least one NSERC-eligible Canadian researcher. ## Summary The Canada-G7-Nordic Joint Call for Proposals on Quantum Technologies funds international research consortia in quantum science, including algorithms, encryption, communications, computing, materials, and sensing. The call requires a bilateral or multilateral team with at least one NSERC-eligible Canadian researcher and one DFG-eligible German investigator, managed through the Lead Agency Procedure with NSERC leading. This is a one-off coordinated call across NSERC, DFG, JST, UKRI-EPSRC, NSF, and NordForsk, offering researchers a rare opportunity for funded cross-border quantum research with synchronized review across funding bodies. ## Who should apply - DFG-eligible researchers based at German institutions - Research teams with at least one NSERC-eligible Canadian partner - Quantum researchers working on algorithms, encryption, communications, computing, materials, or sensing - Bilateral or multilateral consortia; single-PI applications ineligible ## Key dates - Deadline: 24 September 2026, 8:00 pm Eastern Time; German applicants must also submit to DFG via elan portal by this date - Single-stage review process - Lead Agency Procedure: NSERC manages coordinated submissions ## Tips for applicants - Consortium structure is mandatory and gatekeeping, ensure your German PI and Canadian partner(s) are confirmed before proposal writing begins. - German non-university researchers must comply with DFG form 55.01 duty-to-collaboration rules; verify eligibility early to avoid late rejections. - Submit simultaneously to both NSERC (Lead Agency) and DFG elan portal; missed deadline in either system will disqualify the proposal. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I apply as a single PI to the Canada-G7-Nordic Quantum Call? No, a bilateral or multilateral consortium is required; at minimum, one NSERC-eligible Canadian researcher and one DFG-eligible German investigator must be included. ### What is the deadline for the Canada-G7-Nordic Quantum Call? 24 September 2026 at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; German applicants must also submit via the DFG elan portal by the same date. ### What quantum research topics are eligible? Quantum algorithms, encryption, communications, computing, materials, and sensing are all eligible research areas. ### Is this call recurring or one-time? This is a one-off call across NSERC, DFG, JST, UKRI-EPSRC, NSF, and NordForsk; it is not annual. ### Do non-university German researchers face special restrictions? Yes, non-university researchers must comply with DFG form 55.01 duty-to-collaboration rules; verify your institution's status early. --- Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/dfg-canada-g7-nordic-joint-call-for-proposals-on-quant-2026-09) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying. **See which EU calls match your profile.** [Preview your matches in 30 seconds, no signup](https://grantsby.eu/demo?ref=llm_grant_md).