15 U.S.C. § 8851 — Quantum information science research

Page 2463 TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE § 8852 (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 basis. (3) Termination Consistent with the authorities of the Na- tional Science Foundation, the Director of the National Science Foundation may terminate an underperforming Center for cause during the performance period. (f) Funding The Director of the National Science Founda- tion shall allocate up to $10,000,000 for each Cen- ter established under this section for each of fis- cal years 2019 through 2023, subject to the avail- ability of appropriations. Amounts made avail- able to carry out this section shall be derived from amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the National Science Foundation. (Pub. L. 115–368, title III, § 302, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5100.) SUBCHAPTER IV—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY QUANTUM ACTIVITIES § 8851. Quantum information science research program (a) In general The Secretary of Energy shall carry out a basic research program on quantum information science. (b) Program components In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall— (1) formulate goals for quantum information science research to be supported by the De- partment of Energy; (2) leverage the collective body of knowledge from existing quantum information science re- search; (3) provide research experiences and training for additional undergraduate and graduate students in quantum information science, in- cluding in the fields of— (A) quantum information theory; (B) quantum physics; (C) quantum computational science; (D) applied mathematics and algorithm de- velopment; (E) quantum networking; (F) quantum sensing and detection; and (G) materials science and engineering; (4) coordinate research efforts funded through existing programs across the Depart- ment of Energy, including— (A) the Nanoscale Science Research Cen- ters; (B) the Energy Frontier Research Centers; (C) the Energy Innovation Hubs; (D) the National Laboratories; (E) the Advanced Research Projects Agen- cy; and (F) the National Quantum Information Science Research Centers; and (5) coordinate with other Federal depart- ments and agencies, research communities, and potential users of information produced under this section. (Pub. L. 115–368, title IV, § 401, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5101.) § 8852. National Quantum Information Science Research Centers (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 pro- gram, in consultation with other Federal de- partments and agencies, as appropriate, to es- tablish 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 re- search to accelerate scientific breakthroughs in quantum information science and tech- nology and to support research conducted under section 8851 of this title.