Clone of Template Form: SparQ Access Academic Application Form

  • SparQ Access

    Academic Proposals

  • Overview

    The SparQ Access programme provides access to quantum computing resources for the UK’s quantum computing user community for research, skill development and application development. Dedicated streams will be available for specific user groups, facilitating cloud access to quantum computing resources from a range of quantum computing providers.

    The programme is part of the NQCC’s SparQ initiative in support of UK quantum readiness. 

    Access will initially be provided to successful applicants on a three-month basis with a defined allocation.

    Please note: the resources listed below are subject to change, often at short notice, from third party cloud providers. The NQCC endeavours to keep resource lists up to date, but for final confirmation, pleae visit the  provider pages linked below.

    Quantum Computing Resources Available

    Azure Quantum

    • Pasqal
      • Simulators: EMU-TN, EMU-SV, EMU-FREE
      • Fresnel
      • Fresnel-CAN1
    • Rigetti
      • Rigetti Quantum Virtual Machine
      • Cepheus-108Q
    • IonQ
      • IonQ Quantum simulator
      • Aria 1
      • Forte 1
      • Forte Enterprise 1
    • Quantinuum
      • H2-1
      • H2-2
      • Syntax checkers: H2-1 and H2-2
      • Emulators: H2-1 and H2-2

    IBM Quantum

    • US East Region:
      • Boston - Heron R3
      • Kingston - Heron R2
      • Pittsburgh - Heron R3
      • Fez - Heron R2
      • Marrakesh - Heron R2
      • Miami - Nighthawk R1
    • EU (Frankfurt) Region:
      • Aachen - Heron R3
      • Brussels - Eagle R3
      • Strasbourg - Eagle R3

    Amazon Braket

    • IonQ
      • Forte 1
      • Forte Enterprise 1
    • Rigetti
      • Ankaa-3
      • Cepheus-1 108Q
    • IQM
      • Garnet
      • Emerald
    • QuEra
      • Aquila
    • AQT
      • IBEX Q1
    • AWS On-demand simulators
      • SV1
      • TN1
      • DM1

     

     Eligibility Criteria 

    • Use of quantum computing resources must be in support of a project/activity conducted at a UK university. 
    • Applications must be submitted by the Principal Investigator.
    • The Principal Investigator should be the individual who takes responsibility for the intellectual leadership of the project and for the overall management, and should ensure that they have the appropriate permissions and comply with eligibility requirements of their university.
    • The Principal Investigator must be a registered member of staff at a UK university. 
    • Project team members requiring access to quantum computing resource (QC users) must be registered at a UK university. 
    • Principal Investigators must confirm that diligence has been paid to the trusted research guidelines outlined in the following document UKRI Trusted Research and Innovation Principles.

    Please note, quantum computing resource suppliers may impose additional usage terms.

     

    Guidance for Applicants

    • Applicants should complete the following questions to provide details of the proposed project/activity, anticipated outcomes, resource requirements and quantum computing user credentials. 
    • Proposals will be reviewed by an assessor panel with regards to their technical merit, impact and the ability of the project team to execute the described technical work. 

    Queries

    • If you have any queries about the application process, please contact sparqaccess@stfc.ac.uk.
    • If you have any queries about the cloud platforms or available quantum computing providers, please contact nqcc-qcaas@stfc.ac.uk. 

     

  • Principal Investigator Details

    Project team member details will be captured later in the form.

  • Please note that only academic project proposals from UK institutions can be considered. 

  • Project Details

  • Please note that only academic project proposals from UK Universities and Institutions can be considered. 

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  • Are you requesting an extension to an academic project that has been allocated Quantum Computing resources in a previous quarter?*
  • Indicate your quantum computing modality preference.*
  • Please indicate your preference of quantum computing providers. If your project has a dependency on one of the listed providers, please make this clear in your application above. Please also note that the NQCC cannot guarantee availability and uptime of preferred providers.*
  • Provide estimate of minimum number of qubits required.*
  • What would the access to quantum compute contribute to (i.e. primary research objective)? Please select one or more.*
  • Which sector(s) does your research apply to or will ultimately benefit? Please choose a maximum of two.*

  • Trusted Research and Responsible and Ethical Use of Quantum Computing

    Please see the NQCC’s Quantum STATES principles for responsible and ethical quantum computing for how we approach our own work and work and EPSRC’s AREA framework for responsible innovation for guidance on taking a responsible innovation approach. 

  • UKRI Trusted Research and Innovation Principles

  • Project Team Details

  • Please provide the following for all intended project members and users of quantum computing resource, including principal investigator:

    • Full name
    • Position
    • Email address
    • Nationality (and Dual Nationality, if applicable)1
    • A brief summary of relevant skills and experience

    Please note, due to UK Government and quantum computing provider restrictions, all users must (a) be domiciled in the UK, and (b) be a full-time in-person registered student or staff member at a UK institution.

    1 Due to export and/or quantum computing as a service provider restrictions, some applicants may be required to provide further information.

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