EPSRC
Canada–G7–Nordic Call for Proposals on Quantum Technologies
8:00pm Eastern Time; submit via NSERC's online system. Institutions may set earlier internal deadlines.
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The Canada, G7, Nordic Call for Proposals on Quantum Technologies funds collaborative research in quantum computing, communications, sensing, materials, and encryption, with up to £400,000 EPSRC contribution per UK research team. UK researchers must join a consortium with at least one Canadian and one other international partner, with the Canadian PI submitting a single coordinated proposal via NSERC. This one-off call closes on 24 September 2026 and runs for up to three years.
Details
| Funder | EPSRC |
| Budget | Up to £500,000 FEC (80% funded, i.e. up to £400,000 EPSRC contribution) |
| Deadline | 24 September 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 3 years |
| Consortium | Required — minimum UK and Canadian researchers; US, Japan, Germany, and Nordic country (Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway) partners may also be included. Canadian PI submits single collaborative proposal on behalf of all teams. |
| Application | Single stage: Canadian PI submits via NSERC; UK researchers invited to submit UK costs via UKRI Funding Service after funding recommendation (expected January 2027). |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
UK applicants must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding. Proposals must address quantum algorithms/encryption, quantum communications, computing, materials, or sensing. Equipment above £25,000/item and doctoral studentships are not funded. EPSRC funds 80% FEC; no matched funding required beyond standard 20% FEC.
Who Should Apply
- •UK-based researchers at EPSRC-eligible institutions
- •Scientists working in quantum algorithms, encryption, communications, computing, materials, or sensing
- •Teams willing to collaborate in mandatory international consortia with Canadian and other G7/Nordic partners
- •Researchers whose projects do not require single items of equipment above £25,000 or doctoral studentships
Key Dates
- •Deadline 24 September 2026, 8:00pm Eastern Time; submit via NSERC online system (institutions may set earlier internal deadlines)
- •Single-stage: Canadian PI submits consortium proposal; UK researchers then invited to submit UK costs via UKRI Funding Service after funding recommendation (expected January 2027)
- •Up to three-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The Canadian PI leads the submission on behalf of all teams, align early with your Canadian co-investigator on research narrative, timelines, and cost splits to avoid delays.
- ✓Equipment items and doctoral studentships are not fundable through EPSRC; structure your team and budget to avoid these categories, or clarify costings with EPSRC early.
- ✓This is a one-off call; if your collaboration misses the September deadline, no future round is planned, check your institution's internal deadline immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can UK researchers get from this quantum technologies call?
Up to £400,000 EPSRC contribution (80% of full economic cost) per UK research team within the consortium.
Do I need to submit my proposal directly to EPSRC?
No, the Canadian PI submits a single coordinated proposal via NSERC on behalf of all teams; UK researchers submit UK costs to UKRI Funding Service only after the funding recommendation.
Is matched funding required for the 20% FEC gap?
No, the 20% full economic cost gap does not require matched funding beyond standard institutional contribution.
What quantum topics are in scope?
Quantum algorithms, encryption, communications, computing, materials, and sensing are all eligible.
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