ARC Training Centre for Current and Emergent Quantum Technologies Scholarships 2026
About this scholarship
QuTech scholarships support PhD research in current and emergent quantum technologies in Australia, including interdisciplinary projects linked to industry and real-world applications.
The ARC Training Centre for Current and Emergent Quantum Technologies (QuTech) offers PhD scholarship opportunities in Australia for research connected to quantum technologies and their emerging applications. Based on the available posting, the programme supports doctoral candidates working on advanced, often interdisciplinary projects that may span quantum science, physics, biology, biomedical engineering, medical science, and photonics.
The scholarship is described as fully funded for PhD study. For the referenced opportunity, funding includes an annual stipend of 36,161 AUD (indexed annually) plus a 10,000 AUD top-up per year, with support available for up to 3.5 years. International applicants should note that mandatory Overseas Student Health Cover was not provided in the referenced posting, so applicants should check project-specific conditions carefully.
QuTech scholarships appear to be awarded through participating host universities rather than as a single standalone national award. In the reference posting, the host institution was the University of Adelaide, with a project focused on bacterial sterilisation using quantum light and healthcare innovation. Specific projects may therefore be tied to particular laboratories, supervisors, and industry partners.
Eligibility in the cited posting included Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, and international students who are acceptable as higher degree by research candidates at the host university. Domestic applicants from Australia and New Zealand were noted as preferred for that project, although strong international applicants were also encouraged. Applicants should generally expect to need a strong research background, academic transcripts and degree certificates, and proof of English language proficiency where required.
Because this programme is project-based, students should look for open QuTech PhD projects at participating Australian universities and apply according to the host university's HDR admissions and scholarship procedures.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Applicants are typically expected to be eligible for admission as higher degree by research candidates at the host university. The referenced posting states that Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, and international students acceptable as HDR candidates may apply. Domestic applicants from Australia and New Zealand were preferred for the highlighted project, but strong international applicants were also welcomed.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Language requirements
Evidence of English language proficiency required where applicable under host university HDR admission rules.
Where you can use this
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