Future Leaders in Quantum Computing Scholarship 2027

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 - open to domestic and international students.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 8, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorSydney Quantum Academy
• City to studyNew South Wales
• School to studyMacquarie University, University of New South Wales (UNSW), University Of Sydney, University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

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.

Requirements

• 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).

Selection Process

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.

Application Documents

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.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Sydney Quantum Academy (SQA) on sydney.au1.qualtrics.com to apply

Please review the documents listed below.

• Application Guidelines 
• Conditions of Award

For more information, kindly visit Sydney Quantum Academy scholarship webpage.