SQA Undergraduate Research Scholarship

The program aims to provide students partway through their undergraduate degree with an opportunity to develop their research skills and inspire them to consider further quantum technology research or related activities. Candidates undertake an exciting 6-week project at one of SQA’s four partner universities, supervised by a leading quantum researcher. Several projects can also be completed partly or fully online. The scholarships are open to students studying at SQA partner universities or attending a university in NSW.The project period is for 6 weeks in December to March (exact dates will depend on project supervisor availability), on a full-time basis (35 hours/week for six weeks during normal working hours unless advised otherwise by the supervisor). Flexible arrangements can be made to accommodate, for example, carer responsibilities.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:If you are a domestic student, you must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at a university in NSW.If you are an international student you must be enrolled at an SQA partner university (the University of Technology Sydney, the University of Sydney, UNSW Sydney, or Macquarie University).You must have completed a minimum of the equivalent of 1.5 years of full-time study towards your undergraduate degree by the time you commence your research project.If you were previously awarded an SQA Undergraduate Research Scholarship, you are not eligible to apply.

Further details

Applications must be submitted directly to Sydney Quantum Academy. Click 'Apply now' to be directed to the application page.Applications open Wednesday 26 August 2026.Eligible applicants will be awarded on academic merit, their personal statement and suitability to the projects offered.