# NRT-QISE-AI: Middle Tennessee Interdisciplinary Graduate Research and Training in Quantum Information Science and AI

> **NSF 04002526DB NSF STEM Education** · Middle Tennessee State University (TN) · $2,000,000

## Abstract

This National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) award to Middle Tennessee State University will establish a transformative graduate training program in quantum information science (QIS) and artificial intelligence (AI). The project addresses a critical national need to develop a diverse, technically skilled workforce capable of advancing these fast-evolving fields. Trainees will explore emerging applications ranging from quantum computing to ethical AI for biomedical diagnostics and national cybersecurity. The program is designed to build interdisciplinary expertise, and prepare students for careers in academia, industry, and government. It will integrate coursework, hands-on research, and professional development, while fostering collaboration across mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry, and biomedical science. The project anticipates training of 40 graduate students, including 16 funded trainees—from master’s and doctoral programs, and 24 additional non-stipend trainees from fields such as computational science, quantum materials, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.  This effort builds on MTSU’s Quantum Science Initiative, the Data Science Institute, and the emerging Quantum Information and Materials Center (QIMC) to develop an interdisciplinary platform for both research and training at the intersection of QIS and AI.

This traineeship will advance the frontier of interdisciplinary research through three integrated research themes. First,

## Key facts

- **NSF award ID:** 2510274
- **Awardee organization:** Middle Tennessee State University (TN)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** VMWUDBTMF4C9
- **PI:** Wandi Ding
- **Primary program:** 04002526DB NSF STEM Education
- **All programs:** SCIENCE, MATH, ENG & TECH EDUCATION, AI Education/Workforce Develop, QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE, GRADUATE INVOLVEMENT, WOMEN, MINORITY, DISABLED, NEC
- **Estimated total:** $2,000,000
- **Funds obligated:** $2,000,000
- **Transaction type:** Standard Grant
- **Period:** 09/01/2025 → 08/31/2030

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2510274

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2510274, NRT-QISE-AI: Middle Tennessee Interdisciplinary Graduate Research and Training in Quantum Information Science and AI. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-08 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2510274. Licensed CC0.

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