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Canada-G7-Nordic Joint Call for Proposals on Quantum Technologies
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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.
Details
| Funder | DFG |
| 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 |
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.
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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