; (D) how the Center can support an innovation ecosystem to work with industry to translate Center research into applications; and (E) a long-term plan to become self-sustaining after the expiration of Foundation support. (5) Selection and duration (A) In general The Centers selected and established under this section are authorized to carry out activities for a period of 5 years. (B) Reapplication An awardee may reapply for an additional, subsequent period of 5 years on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis. (C) Termination Consistent with the existing authorities of the Foundation, the Director of the National Science Foundation may terminate an underperforming Center for cause during the performance period. (6) Funding The Director of the National Science Foundation shall devote $250,000,000 to carry out this section, which shall include $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023, subject to the availability of appropriations, to come from amounts made available for Research and Related Activities and Education and Human Resources. This section shall be carried out using funds otherwise appropriated by law after the date of enactment of this Act. (b) Graduate traineeships The Director of the National Science Foundation may establish a program to provide traineeships to graduate students at institutions of higher education within the United States who are citizens of the United States and who choose to pursue masters or doctoral degrees in quantum information science. IV Department of Energy Research and National Quantum Information Science Research Centers 401. 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 required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) formulate goals for quantum information science research to be supported by the Department of Energy