CCP-QC Call for Funding for Collaboration Visits and Workshops

The Collaborative Computational Project in Quantum Computing (CCP-QC) invites applications for funding to support collaboration visits, both within the UK and international (to/from the UK). The collaboration should involve applications of quantum computing to computational science and engineering or aligned research. Support for small workshops as well as individual visits will be considered, along with outreach and public engagement activities.

Who can apply?

• The applicant must be from a UK HE institution.
• Student applications should be supported by their supervisor, and include a training element.

When is the call open?

The call is open now and will fund applications on a rolling basis. The activity must take place, and all funds be spent, by 31 October 2026.

What is eligible?

The award can support the following costs:

• Travel and subsistence
• Catering (not including alcohol)
• Equipment or consumables for public engagement and outreach activities
• Venue hire for workshops or public engagement

The award does not fund research — salary and research consumables are not eligible. Conference travel is only allowed as part of a collaboration visit that happens to align with a relevant conference. All costs must comply with UKRI policy: https://www.ukri.org/publications/terms-and-conditions-for-research-grants/ukri-terms-and-conditions-of-fec-grants/

All costs must be fully justified and only actual expenditure can be paid for.

What we’re looking for

CCP-QC aims to bring together the UK’s computational science and engineering communities with quantum computing communities. Awards will be given to applications that align with this goal. The activity should facilitate knowledge exchange, collaboration, enhancement of expertise, and any other activities relevant to the overall aims.

How to apply?

Applicants must complete and submit the application form. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until funds have been used up.

Download the Application Form

👉 Download application_form.pdf

What is the review process?

Applications will be evaluated by the CCP-QC Management Team. https://ccp-qc.ac.uk/people/

General information

• The activity must take place and all funds must be spent by 31 October 2026.
• Recipients must provide a written report, full evidence of expenditure, and will be profiled on CCP-QC media accounts.
• Recipients are responsible for travel guidance and any travel documents if travel is awarded.
• Recipients must follow their institution’s policies on data protection and intellectual property. Additional guidance on Trusted Research is provided by the National Protective Security Authority.