Global User Program
The QLab supports open science through the Global User Program (GUP). The GUP is open to US- and non-US-based researchers and research organizations needing large allocations of quantum compute time and supporting resources to pursue practical quantum computing applications in science and engineering. QLab encourages both high-risk, high-reward projects that have the potential to open new vistas of possible applications and those that will significantly progress the incremental development of tools for known applications.
Projects
The QLab supports projects led by University of Maryland researchers, UMD's regional and national partners, quantum companies through the Quantum Startup Foundry, and competitively selected innovators through the Global User Program. In furtherance of QLab’s “Quantum for All” focus on bringing quantum computing and domain expertise together to co-design practical solutions, QLab encourages crosscutting, interdisciplinary proposals.
Users
The QLab supports users pursuing projects that would not be possible or productive without significant access to cutting-edge quantum computing systems (up to the equivalent of $250,000 in IonQ commercial compute credits) and/or the supporting implementation expertise.
Research
The QLab is a global user facility supporting a wide range of research and development of practical quantum applications. Access is open to the scientific and engineering research community including universities, industry, and national and government labs. The primary objectives guiding the allocation of QLab resources are:
