GIF (German Israeli Foundation): STEM: Quantum Computing / The Future of Democracy and Social Inequities – Pre-proposals

Submission to Research Authority: March 24, Submission to GIF: March 31

1.STEM: “Quantum Computing” (pure and applied mathematics as well as computer science and theoretical physics).  To advance the foundations of quantum computing and quantum information sciences. Proposals should clearly articulate how the research will deepen the mathematical and computational understanding of quantum systems, contribute to fundamental knowledge, or explore new computational paradigms.

2. Social Sciences and Humanities: “The Future of Democracy and Social Inequities”(in particular in the fields of Sociology, Political Science, Philosophy, History and other field of Humanities). Proposals that analyze the relationship between (different kinds of) inequity and democracy, social movements (and their demographic characteristics) referring to these issues, the processes as well as the public discourses and images related to them.

Funding tracks:

* Collaborative track (at least 1 PI from both Israel and Germany):  Up to €300K over 2 years (in total for all partners).

* Solo track for young investigators (up to 8 years after PhD):  Up to €25K for one year

www.gif.org.il/programs-nexus-applicants/