Future Leaders in Quantum Computing PhD Scholarship at University of Technology Sydney 2026

Future Leaders in Quantum Computing PhD Scholarship at University of Technology Sydney 2026

Become a Future Leader in Quantum Computing – Industry-ready PhD Scholarships. Transform your research into real-world impact with a PhD program co-designed with leading quantum experts and industry partners. These Scholarships are funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for Future Leaders in Quantum Computing (FLiQC), in partnership with Sydney Quantum Academy (SQA).

Eligibility for Future Leaders in Quantum Computing PhD Scholarship UTS 2026:

• Be a domestic or international student.
• Apply for or be enrolled full-time in a PhD at a FLiQC partner university (University of Sydney, UNSW, UTS, Macquarie University, or University of Western Australia).
• Conduct research supervised by a FLiQC Chief Investigator in quantum computing (devices, architectures, or algorithms).
• Hold a relevant undergraduate degree (e.g. science, mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering, chemistry, materials science, or as approved).
• Not hold full-time employment or conflicting intellectual property obligations during the scholarship.
• Complete the required Student Deed Poll.
• Not hold another Commonwealth-supported award concurrently.
• Commit to industry engagement as a core PhD requirement.

Selection process:

This Scholarship supports outstanding PhD candidates to undertake quantum computing research at a FLiQC partner university. Selection is competitive and conducted by FLiQC academics.

• Academic merit
• Area of study
• Curriculum vitae
• Publications (peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed, where applicable)

Scholarships are tied to specific supervisor projects. Applicants must have a research project that aligns with the relevant supervisor’s project.

Value Offered: Stipend allowance worth AUD 42,754 per annum- up to 4 years