Physics & materials grants

Bilateral collaboration call with Korea on 6G (NextG) and quantum technology research; invitation-only.

Part of UKRI Quantum Programme (Quantum Mission 1); proposals must address convergence of quantum computing with HPC/AI centred on a defined application use case developed with an end-user. Expected to secure at least 1:1 leverage from public or private funding sources; fixed start date 1 June 2027.

National co-funding call for Norwegian participants in Chips Joint Undertaking calls on semiconductor technologies; relevant calls announced on the Chips JU Participate portal.

National co-financing of Norwegian participation in Chips JU semiconductor technology calls under the EU Chips and Horizon programmes; relevant announcements are advertised on the Chips JU Participate website.

Supports researchers employed at eligible Swiss institutions to participate in major international research infrastructure projects in particle physics, astrophysics and astroparticle physics, including LHC-related maintenance and computing grid contributions.

Prize recognizing science teacher educators at teacher training colleges (professionshøjskoler) across the Danish Realm (Rigsfællesskabet), for outstanding work qualifying future primary-school science teachers in subjects such as nature/technology, physics/chemistry, biology, geography and mathematics. Nominations submitted via the foundation's form; not an individual research grant.

Topic HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2026-TIPT-09-01. Funds scale-up of European trapped-ion quantum computing platforms to >1000 physical qubits, integrated with HPC, targeting TRL 4→7. Participation limited to legal entities in EU Member States or EuroHPC JU Participating States; entities controlled by non-eligible countries require guarantees. Indicative 1 grant of up to €20M.

Supports UK National Quantum Strategy Mission 2 research into quantum networking components, systems and architectures. UK research organisations only; applications via UKRI Funding Service (not Je-S); PhD studentships not fundable; expects engagement with the Mission 2 Coordination Network.

Funds a UK academic-led Coordination Network for quantum networking and communications under the National Quantum Strategy Mission 2, requiring co-creation with end users, industry, government and infrastructure providers. Applications via UKRI Funding Service only (not Je-S); UK research organisations only.

Call for individual project proposals within the second three-year funding period of the Priority Programme on combinatorics, covering themes such as enumeration, matroids, convexity, lattice points, statistics and mathematical physics. Proposals must be submitted via the DFG elan portal; renewal applicants and new applicants follow different submission routes.

Exploratory projects pairing AI expertise with domain researchers in engineering biology, advanced materials, quantum technologies, medical research or fusion energy. Open to UK standard-eligible organisations; international researchers may only join as 'project co-lead (international)' via specific cooperation agreements. Projects must start by 26 April 2027; funding excludes PhD studentships and equipment over £25,000.

Supports establishment/maintenance of open-access research infrastructure in Denmark within NNF strategic focus areas (cardiometabolic disease, infections, stem cell medicine, food/sustainability, biomanufacturing, quantum tech) or fundamental research with future application potential. Applicant must hold a PhD and a time-unlimited senior position at a Danish university or not-for-profit research institution; infrastructure must be anchored at a Danish institution with 3-5 core collaborators.

Co-financing of Norwegian participation in the EuroHPC call on Quantum Machine Learning.

Norwegian participation in a EuroHPC call on quantum machine learning, co-funded by the Research Council of Norway with NOK 15 million.

Joint Lead Agency Procedure for Dutch-German research teams in NWO Domain Science areas (Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physics). Applicants must be based in Germany (DFG) or the Netherlands (NWO). Proposals outside the defined scope cannot be considered. Unilateral funding of only one national part is not possible.

Joint basic research proposals within NWO Domain Science (Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physics) and corresponding DFG review boards. Commercial companies excluded. Non-university German researchers must fulfil DFG 'duty to cooperate' with a German university partner. No fixed budget cap; standard DFG Sachbeihilfe rules apply. Proposals compete with all other individual grants.

Additional funding for ongoing projects researching AI, autonomy and/or quantum technology to transfer expertise and results to the defence sector; approved Norwegian research organisations only.

Supports Swiss-based researchers participating in major international research infrastructure projects in particle physics, astrophysics and astroparticle physics (e.g. LHC experiments, WLCG). Applicants must be employed at an eligible Swiss institution; only one submission accepted per experiment.

Postdoctoral fellowship in theoretical physics and underpinning mathematical/computer sciences (cosmology, quantum gravity, string theory, particle physics, etc.), hosted at UK higher education institutions, research council institutes, UKRI-approved independent research organisations, public sector research establishments or NHS bodies. Requires a strong public engagement and outreach component; no nationality restrictions on applicants.

Funds a national centre hosted by a UK research organisation (or consortium) to build commercialisation and entrepreneurial skills enabling quantum spin-outs, IP protection and industry engagement; no subsidy/state aid eligible activity; studentship stipends not funded.

Partnership supporting joint research and technology development with UK's EPSRC covering chemistry, engineering, ICT, materials, mathematical sciences and physics, for mid-career investigators.

Supplementary funding for ongoing projects researching AI, autonomy and/or quantum technology to transfer competence and results to the defence sector; open to approved Norwegian research organisations.