# Canada-G7-Nordic Joint Call for Proposals on Quantum Technologies

**Funder:** DFG
**Deadline:** 24 September 2026 (20:00 Eastern Time)
**Consortium:** Required — bilateral or multilateral project with at least one researcher eligible for NSERC funds, plus co-applicant eligible under partner agency (DFG, JST, UKRI-EPSRC, NSF, NordForsk)
**Application:** Single stage via Lead Agency Procedure (NSERC as Lead Agency)
**Frequency:** One-off
**Eligible countries:** DE
**Official call:** https://nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/funding-opportunity/canada-g7-nordic-call-proposals-on-quantum-technologies
**Last updated:** 6 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Joint international call supporting collaborative research on quantum technologies (algorithms/encryption, communications, computing, materials, sensing). German applicants at non-university institutions must submit DFG form 55.01 and apply via the elan portal alongside the NSERC submission.

## 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.

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