The Quantum Geometry in 3D Materials Project has three key goals:
1. Seed new research investigations to synthesize and experimentally characterize 3D materials that demonstrate non-trivial observable quantum geometric effects.
2. Support machine learning-aided searches of new materials and theoretical analysis of their quantum geometric and superconducting properties in support of materials synthesis and characterization.
3. Promote collaborative approaches and innovative studies to drive discovery and accelerate the pace of fundamental research.
Application and funding specifics
• The application is a two-phase process. This is phase II. Investigators who were invited to participate through the “Letter of Interest” phase will work together to submit one proposal for a collaborative research effort.
• One Primary Principal Investigator (PPI) should be identified as the lead applicant and primary contact for the proposal.
• In a productive scientific collaboration, both successful contributions and seeming “failures” of one group may lead or contribute to breakthroughs at another; embracing such interactions/dynamics is key to performance. Hence, the proposal must include a clear management plan for the project, which should include:
• Identifying the PPI, who will be responsible for overall management decisions and serve as the central organizer for reporting and project-level communications with project participants and funders
• Identification of specific milestones and a schedule of activities across the consortium
• Project governance and mechanisms for managing changes to the milestones and activities (consider reviewing guidance on managing collaborations, such as https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/pdf/Planning%20and%20Executing%20a%20Successful%20Research%20Consortium%20or%20Complex%20Collaboration.pdf)
• A clear publication and authorship agreement plan. In particular, we are looking for an agreement of the participants on how both technical advances and potential breakthroughs will be published by the collaboration.
Project scope and budget
• The budget should be designed to accommodate each individual groups’ participation in project goals and should not exceed the total annual allocation.
• Although the overall project goals will be centrally managed by the PPI, funding will be allocated to groups at separate institutions directly; (ie, not as subcontractors of the PPI institution).
• Budget allocations should be justified based on scientific and project management rationale.
• The Kavli Foundation may provide up to $740,000 per year for up to three years plus no more than 15% qualified indirect costs. Awards will be made to individual PIs or institutions.
• The Tschira Foundation may provide up to €950,000 per year for up to three years plus 15% qualified indirect costs to the individual institutions of PIs.
• Applicants are encouraged to work with the Foundation Program Officers during the proposal creation process to refine budget and administrative specifics, to accommodate individual organization administrative policies.
• Final funding allocation decisions will be made in consideration of the proposed budget at the sole discretion of each Foundation.
Application Review
The proposal will be evaluated by a panel; due to the singularity of this application, applicant anonymity cannot be guaranteed. The applicant may provide a list of names to be considered as external reviewers, or requests to omit individuals who may be perceived as competitors or have conflicts of interest. For consideration, the names must be submitted in a separate email no later than June 15th to science@kavlifoundation.org with “QG3D” in the subject.
Applications must be submitted electronically by August 1, 2024 5:00pm PST through The Kavli Foundation award application portal.
Eligibility
• Participating PIs must have been invited as part of the Phase I LOI process.
• Only one fully completed application, submitted through the application portal will be considered.
• Funding will be provided in two funding groups. For funding group 1 (2): All applicants for funding must be at a US (German) or international institution of higher education, or non-profit research organization, or affiliated with such an entity. For international awards, status equivalent to a US (German) public charity or nonprofit educational institution is required. The Kavli Foundation is unable to accept applications from individuals at organizations located in certain sanctioned territories. The Klaus Tschira foundation is unable to accept applications from individuals at organizations located in certain sanctioned territories.
Evaluation Criteria
The proposal will be evaluated on scientific impact, innovation, feasibility, collaboration governance, and alignment with the Foundations’ principles. Application outcome may result in a project being awarded in full, part or not funded.
Statement on inclusion
The Kavli Foundation is a catalyst for advancing scientific research, strengthening the relationship between science and society, and honoring scientific achievement. We are dedicated to the belief that scientific excellence can come from anyone, anywhere and is enriched by diverse perspectives, skills, and ways of thinking. We believe the scientific community should reflect the rich diversity of the globe - in race, gender, age, cultures, and beliefs - and we support this diversity through our grantmaking practices. All applicants will benefit from equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.
The Kavli Foundation encourages open sharing of research outputs, including publications, datasets, software/code, and materials/reagents. Wherever feasible, research findings should be openly disseminated through preprints and published under an Open Access license.
To apply, click on the green ‘Apply’ button in the upper right and log in.
Applications are due August 1, 2024, 17:00 US Pacific Time.
Please contact science@kavlifoundation.org with questions.
Quantum Geometry in 3D Materials
The Quantum Geometry in 3D Materials Project has three key goals:
1. Seed new research investigations to synthesize and experimentally characterize 3D materials that demonstrate non-trivial observable quantum geometric effects.
2. Support machine learning-aided searches of new materials and theoretical analysis of their quantum geometric and superconducting properties in support of materials synthesis and characterization.
3. Promote collaborative approaches and innovative studies to drive discovery and accelerate the pace of fundamental research.
Application and funding specifics
• The application is a two-phase process. This is phase II. Investigators who were invited to participate through the “Letter of Interest” phase will work together to submit one proposal for a collaborative research effort.
• One Primary Principal Investigator (PPI) should be identified as the lead applicant and primary contact for the proposal.
• In a productive scientific collaboration, both successful contributions and seeming “failures” of one group may lead or contribute to breakthroughs at another; embracing such interactions/dynamics is key to performance. Hence, the proposal must include a clear management plan for the project, which should include:
• Identifying the PPI, who will be responsible for overall management decisions and serve as the central organizer for reporting and project-level communications with project participants and funders
• Identification of specific milestones and a schedule of activities across the consortium
• Project governance and mechanisms for managing changes to the milestones and activities (consider reviewing guidance on managing collaborations, such as https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/pdf/Planning%20and%20Executing%20a%20Successful%20Research%20Consortium%20or%20Complex%20Collaboration.pdf)
• A clear publication and authorship agreement plan. In particular, we are looking for an agreement of the participants on how both technical advances and potential breakthroughs will be published by the collaboration.
Project scope and budget
• The budget should be designed to accommodate each individual groups’ participation in project goals and should not exceed the total annual allocation.
• Although the overall project goals will be centrally managed by the PPI, funding will be allocated to groups at separate institutions directly; (ie, not as subcontractors of the PPI institution).
• Budget allocations should be justified based on scientific and project management rationale.
• The Kavli Foundation may provide up to $740,000 per year for up to three years plus no more than 15% qualified indirect costs. Awards will be made to individual PIs or institutions.
• The Tschira Foundation may provide up to €950,000 per year for up to three years plus 15% qualified indirect costs to the individual institutions of PIs.
• Applicants are encouraged to work with the Foundation Program Officers during the proposal creation process to refine budget and administrative specifics, to accommodate individual organization administrative policies.
• Final funding allocation decisions will be made in consideration of the proposed budget at the sole discretion of each Foundation.
Application Review
The proposal will be evaluated by a panel; due to the singularity of this application, applicant anonymity cannot be guaranteed. The applicant may provide a list of names to be considered as external reviewers, or requests to omit individuals who may be perceived as competitors or have conflicts of interest. For consideration, the names must be submitted in a separate email no later than June 15th to science@kavlifoundation.org with “QG3D” in the subject.
Applications must be submitted electronically by August 1, 2024 5:00pm PST through The Kavli Foundation award application portal.
Eligibility
• Participating PIs must have been invited as part of the Phase I LOI process.
• Only one fully completed application, submitted through the application portal will be considered.
• Funding will be provided in two funding groups. For funding group 1 (2): All applicants for funding must be at a US (German) or international institution of higher education, or non-profit research organization, or affiliated with such an entity. For international awards, status equivalent to a US (German) public charity or nonprofit educational institution is required. The Kavli Foundation is unable to accept applications from individuals at organizations located in certain sanctioned territories. The Klaus Tschira foundation is unable to accept applications from individuals at organizations located in certain sanctioned territories.
Evaluation Criteria
The proposal will be evaluated on scientific impact, innovation, feasibility, collaboration governance, and alignment with the Foundations’ principles. Application outcome may result in a project being awarded in full, part or not funded.
Statement on inclusion
The Kavli Foundation is a catalyst for advancing scientific research, strengthening the relationship between science and society, and honoring scientific achievement. We are dedicated to the belief that scientific excellence can come from anyone, anywhere and is enriched by diverse perspectives, skills, and ways of thinking. We believe the scientific community should reflect the rich diversity of the globe - in race, gender, age, cultures, and beliefs - and we support this diversity through our grantmaking practices. All applicants will benefit from equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.
The Kavli Foundation encourages open sharing of research outputs, including publications, datasets, software/code, and materials/reagents. Wherever feasible, research findings should be openly disseminated through preprints and published under an Open Access license.
To apply, click on the green ‘Apply’ button in the upper right and log in.
Applications are due August 1, 2024, 17:00 US Pacific Time.
Please contact science@kavlifoundation.org with questions.