Apply for Quantum Computing Grants from China Physical Society & Huawei MindSpore
The China Physical Society and Huawei jointly launch the MindSpore Quantum Academic Reward Fund, offering up to 50,000 RMB grants and additional awards for research in quantum simulation, quantum machine learning, quantum optimization, and related fields, with detailed eligibility, application timeline, and deliverable requirements outlined for eligible university and institute researchers.
Introduction
The China Physical Society and Huawei Technology Co., Ltd. have co‑initiated the "China Physical Society‑Huawei MindSpore Quantum Academic Reward Fund" to support researchers in universities and institutes who work on quantum information technology. The fund aims to promote the widespread use of open‑source quantum software, encourage research on quantum computing, and foster talent for the future quantum computing industry.
Funding and Award Plans
Funding program: selected projects receive a pre‑tax grant of 25,000 RMB, freely allocated by the applicant, with a maximum of 24 projects per cycle.
Reward program: after project completion, outstanding results are evaluated by the Technical Management Committee and awarded in three categories:
A+ category: 50,000 RMB, up to 3 projects
A category: 30,000 RMB, up to 5 projects
B category: 10,000 RMB, up to 10 projects
Suggested Research Directions
Quantum simulation: Use quantum computers to solve quantum chemistry, many‑body physics, and related simulation problems.
Quantum machine learning: Develop hybrid quantum‑classical algorithms for machine‑learning tasks.
Quantum optimization algorithms: Apply quantum methods to combinatorial optimization problems such as logistics and traffic routing.
Other: Innovative research in any quantum computing or quantum information area.
Application Process
Project timeline
Application start: 8 March 2023
Application deadline: 10 April 2023
Funding announcement: 25 April 2023
Contract signing: 30 April 2023
Project completion deadline: 30 May 2024
Eligibility
Full‑time faculty, researchers (including post‑docs), and graduate students (master or Ph.D.) at universities or research institutes.
Submission method
Complete the "Project Application Form" and upload it to the designated email: [email protected] (one submission per applicant).
Review
The fund is administered by the China Physical Society, with the Technical Management Committee overseeing implementation and project evaluation. Approved projects must sign a contract to become effective.
Contact: Mr. Ai, phone 153‑2169‑5380.
Deliverables and Intellectual Property
The intellectual property of deliverables and academic papers belongs to the applicant, subject to the contract signed with the China Physical Society. Research papers must be published in SCI‑indexed journals.
Any code produced must be released to the MindSpore Quantum open‑source community under the Apache License 2.0.
The Technical Management Committee retains the final right of interpretation for this guide.
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