2025 Griffith University Theory of Wigner-friend Experiments PhD Scholarship

The primary focus of this role is to contribute to an externally funded project, “Advancing Quantum Experiments to Test Reality Beyond Bell’s Theorem” held by Prof. Howard Wiseman, Assoc. Prof. Eric Cavalcanti and Dr Nora Tischler at Griffith University. This grant is particularly concerned with experiments inspired by the Local Friendliness No-Go theorem published by us and co-workers (Bong et al., Nature Physics 2020), and variations on it. The PhD project will include conceptual analysis in quantum foundations, analytic calculations (in quantum information and/or quantum optics), and coding on both classical and quantum computers. Success in this role requires research under the guidance of theorists Wiseman and Cavalcanti, in collaboration with experimentalist Tischler and international partner Dr William Zeng (Unitary Foundation); further collaborations are also likely with our extended network of researchers.

The PhD will be based either at Griffith University’ Gold Coast, or Brisbane South (Nathan), and the successful candidate will be expected to visit both campuses weekly.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 24, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorGriffith University
• City to studyQueensland
• School to studyGriffith University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.
• A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Requirements

• Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
• Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure.  For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

All expressions of interest must be submitted to Prof. Howard Wiseman ([email protected]) and Prof. Eric Cavalcanti ([email protected]) containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a  copy of your academic transcript
• A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
• Names of two referees

For project related enquiries please contact: Prof Eric  Cavalcanti

• Email: [email protected]

For administration enquiries please contact: Griffith Graduate Research School

• Email: [email protected]

For more information, kindly visit Griffith University scholarship webpage.