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15 U.S.C. § 8851 — Quantum information science research and education program
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**(a) In general** The Director of the National Science Foundation shall carry out a basic research and education program on quantum information science and engineering, including the competitive award of grants to institutions of higher education or eligible nonprofit organizations (or consortia thereof).
**(b) Program components**
(1) **In general** — In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Director of the National Science Foundation shall carry out activities that—
(A) support basic interdisciplinary quantum information science and engineering research; and
(B) support human resources development in all aspects of quantum information science and engineering.
(2) **Requirements** — The activities described in paragraph (1) shall include—
(A) using the existing programs of the National Science Foundation, in collaboration with other Federal departments and agencies, as appropriate—
(i) to improve the teaching and learning of quantum information science and engineering at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels; and
(ii) to increase participation in the quantum fields, including by individuals identified in sections 1885a and 1885b of title 42;
(B) formulating goals for quantum information science and engineering research and education activities to be supported by the National Science Foundation;
(C) leveraging the collective body of knowledge from existing quantum information science and engineering research and education activities;
(D) coordinating research efforts funded through existing programs across the directorates of the National Science Foundation; and
(E) engaging with other Federal departments and agencies, research communities, and potential users of information produced under this section.
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**(a) In general** The Director of the National Science Foundation shall carry out a basic research and education program on quantum information science and engineering, including the competitive award of grants to institutions of higher education or eligible nonprofit organizations (or consortia thereof).
**(b) Program components**
(1) **In general** — In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Director of the National Science Foundation shall carry out activities that—
(A) support basic interdisciplinary quantum information science and engineering research; and
(B) support human resources development in all aspects of quantum information science and engineering.
(2) **Requirements** — The activities described in paragraph (1) shall include—
(A) using the existing programs of the National Science Foundation, in collaboration with other Federal departments and agencies, as appropriate—
(i) to improve the teaching and learning of quantum information science and engineering at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels; and
(ii) to increase participation in the quantum fields, including by individuals identified in sections 1885a and 1885b of title 42;
(B) formulating goals for quantum information science and engineering research and education activities to be supported by the National Science Foundation;
(C) leveraging the collective body of knowledge from existing quantum information science and engineering research and education activities;
(D) coordinating research efforts funded through existing programs across the directorates of the National Science Foundation; and
(E) engaging with other Federal departments and agencies, research communities, and potential users of information produced under this section.
**(c) Graduate traineeships** The Director of the National Science Foundation may establish a program to provide traineeships to graduate students at institutions of higher education within the United States who are citizens of the United States and who choose to pursue masters or doctoral degrees in quantum information science.
**(d) Incorporating QISE into STEM curriculum**
(1) **In general** — The Director of the National Science Foundation shall, through programs carried out or supported by the National Science Foundation, seek to increase the integration of quantum information science and engineering (referred to in this subsection as “QISE”) into the STEM curriculum at all education levels, including community colleges, as considered appropriate by the Director.
(2) **Curriculum integration** — The curriculum integration under paragraph (1) may include the following:
(A) Methods to conceptualize QISE for elementary, middle, and high school curricula.
(B) Methods for strengthening foundational mathematics and science curricula.
(C) Methods for integrating students who are underserved or historically underrepresented groups in STEM.
(D) Age-appropriate materials that apply the principles of quantum information science in STEM fields.
(E) Recommendations for the standardization of key concepts, definitions, and curriculum criteria across government, academia, and industry.
(F) Materials that specifically address the findings and outcomes of the study to evaluate and make recommendations for the quantum information science workforce pursuant to subsection (d) of [section 19261 of title 42](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section19261&num=0&edition=prelim) and strategies to account for the skills and workforce needs identified through such study.
(3) **Coordination** — In carrying out this subsection, the Director shall coordinate with relevant Federal agencies, and consult with nongovernmental entities with expertise in QISE, as appropriate, which may include institutions eligible to participate in the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR).
(4) **Definition** — In this subsection, the term “STEM” means the academic and professional disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science.
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**(a) Establishment** The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, acting through the National Science and Technology Council, shall establish or designate an interagency working group to coordinate the activities specified in subsection (c).
**(b) Composition** The interagency working group shall be composed of the following members (or their designees), who may be organized into subcommittees, as appropriate:
(1) The Secretary of Commerce.
(2) The Director of the National Science Foundation.
(3) The Secretary of Energy.
(4) The Secretary of Defense.
(5) The Director of the National Economic Council.
(6) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
(7) The Secretary of Health and Human Services.
(8) The Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
(9) The Secretary of Agriculture.
(10) The Director of National Intelligence.
(11) The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(12) Such other Federal officials as the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy considers appropriate, including members of the National Science and Technology Council Committee on Technology.
**(c) Coordination** The interagency working group shall seek to ensure that the activities of different Federal agencies enhance and complement, but, as appropriate, do not duplicate, efforts being carried out by another Federal agency, with a focus on the following:
(1) The activities of the National Science Foundation Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships Directorate in the key technology focus areas, such as within the Regional Innovation Engines under [section 19108 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section19108&num=0&edition=prelim) and test beds under [section 19110
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**(a) Establishment**
(1) **In general** — The Secretary of Energy, acting through the Director of the Office of Science (referred to in this section as the “Director”), shall ensure that the Office of Science carries out a program, in consultation with other Federal departments and agencies, as appropriate, to establish and operate at least 2, but not more than 5, National Quantum Information Science Research Centers (referred to in this section as “Centers”) to conduct basic research to accelerate scientific breakthroughs in quantum information science and technology and to support research conducted under [section 8851 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section8851&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) **Requirements**
(A) *Competitive, merit-reviewed process* — The Centers shall be established through a competitive, merit-reviewed process.
(B) *Applications* — An eligible applicant under this subsection shall submit to the Director an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director determines to be appropriate.
(C) *Eligible applicants* — The Director shall consider applications from National Laboratories, institutions of higher education, research centers, multi-institutional collaborations, and any other entity that the Secretary of Energy determines to be appropriate.
**(b) Collaborations** A collaboration that receives an award under this section may include multiple types of research institutions and private sector entities.
**(c) Requirements** To the maximum extent practicable, the Centers developed, constructed, operated, or maintained under this section shall serve the needs of the Department of Energy, industry, the academic community, and other relevant entities t
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(2) supporting curriculum and workforce de-
velopment in quantum information science
and engineering; and
(3) fostering innovation by bringing industry
perspectives to quantum research and work-
force development, including by leveraging in-
dustry knowledge and resources.
(d) Requirements
(1) In general
An institution of higher education or an eli-
gible nonprofit organization (or a consortium
thereof) seeking funding under this section
shall submit an application to the Director of
the National Science Foundation at such time,
in such manner, and containing such informa-
tion as the Director may require.
(2) Applications
Each application under paragraph (1) shall
include a description of—
(A) how the Center will work with other
research institutions and industry partners
to leverage expertise in quantum science,
education and curriculum development, and
technology transfer;
(B) how the Center will promote active
collaboration among researchers in multiple
disciplines involved in quantum research, in-
cluding physics, engineering, mathematics,
computer science, chemistry, and material
science;
(C) how the Center will support long-term
and short-term workforce development in
the quantum field;
(D) how the Center can support an innova-
tion ecosystem to work with industry to
translate Center research into applications;
and
(E) a long-term plan to become self-sus-
taining after the expiration of funding under
this section.
(e) Selection and duration
(1) In general
Each Center established under this section is
authorized to carry out activities for a period
of 5 years.
(2) Reapplication
An awardee may reapply for additional, sub-
sequent periods of 5 years on a competitive,
merit-reviewed ba
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