Future Leaders in Quantum Computing Scholarship 2027
Australia
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Description
An industry-integrated PhD scholarship offering a A$42,754 per year stipend (up to 4 years), world-class quantum…
Full Description
Launch your career in quantum with world-class research, real-world industry projects, mentorship, training, and networking to support your success.
Become a Future Leader in Quantum Computing through an industry-ready PhD scholarship. Transform your research into real-world impact with a PhD program co-designed with leading quantum experts and industry partners — open to domestic and international students.
These scholarships are funded and delivered by the ARC Training Centre for Future Leaders in Quantum Computing, in partnership with Sydney Quantum Academy.
Summary
- Application Deadline: 08 Oct 2026
- Country to Study: Australia
- School to Study: Macquarie University, University of Sydney, University of New South Wales (UNSW), University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
- Type: PhD
- Sponsor: Sydney Quantum Academy (SQA)
Amount
AUD 42,754 – 42,754
Funding Types
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Application LinkDeadline
Oct 08, 2026
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Benefits
- Generous stipend: A$42,754 per year (2026 rate, indexed annually) for up to 4 years — focus fully on your research and career growth
- Expert supervision: Conduct your research under leading quantum experts at one of the participating universities, ensuring world-class guidance and mentorship
- Industry-integrated research: Collaborate with partners: Diraq, Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) or Sygaldry and gain hands-on experience, ensuring real-world impact and career readiness
- Participating universities: UNSW Sydney, University of Technology Sydney
- Career-ready skills: Access to a tailored industry-ready skills training program
- Exclusive networking: Join the SQA PhD Experience Program’s events and workshops, connecting you with peers, academics, and industry mentors.
How to Apply
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Applications will be assessed by researchers and academics from FLiQC through a competitive assessment process, based on the following criteria:
- Academic merit
- Area of study
- Curriculum vitae
- Copy of scholarly publication(s) in either peer-reviewed national or international journals (for Honours degree applicants)
- Non-peer review publications
FLiQC encourages applications from women, Indigenous Australians, applicants with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. Applicants are welcome to include this information as part of their applications.
For more information, kindly visit Sydney Quantum Academy scholarship webpage.
Required Documents
Supporting documentation
To be considered for one of these scholarships, please upload the following documents with your application. This supporting documentation must be contained in a single pdf (not a portfolio).
- Personal statement
- Academic transcript(s)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Any other information supporting your application.
Please note: Failure to follow the guidelines will lead to your application not being considered.
Please review the documents listed below.
Eligibility Criteria
- Scholarships are open to domestic and international students.
- Domestic students include Australian citizens, permanent residents, a person entitled to stay in Australia, or to enter and stay in Australia, without any limitation as to time and a New Zealand citizen.
- International students must either hold or be able to obtain a valid visa for the duration of the specified term upon being awarded the scholarship.
- You are expected to enroll in a full-time PhD program at an FLiQC partner university. PhD projects must be in a field related to quantum technology. Please note you will not be offered an FLiQC PhD scholarship unless you have a PhD offer of admission.
- You must have the support of the project supervisor before submitting your application. Please refer to the list of projects and supervisors associated with this scholarship for more details.
- You must not hold another primary PhD stipend scholarship (for example, a Research Training Program (RTP) or equivalent scholarship).
