EPSRC CDT in Quantum Information Science and Technologies

4 year PhDs at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Information Science and Technologies (2025)

The AVÊÓƵ, in partnership with the University of Bristol, has launched the new EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Information Science and Technologies (QIST) funded via the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). This programme provides unique cross-disciplinary training in experimental and theoretical quantum information and quantum technologies, and specialised training in entrepreneurship, project management, collaborative working, responsible research and innovation (RRI), science policy, and communication skills.

What you get

The scholarship covers 4 years of:

-  Maintenance allowance above UK Research Council rates (£20,237 in 2024-5)

- PhD fees

- Research and training allowance

Type of award

4 year PhD scholarship

PhD project

English language requirements

Applications are particularly welcomed from UK candidates with protected characteristics – e.g., from Black and other ethnic minorities who are under-represented in postgraduate research at our institution.

Number of scholarships available

Up to 10 per year

Deadline

31 January 2025 16:00

How to apply

Please follow the guidelines below on how to apply to our new four-year QIST PhD programme: 

Apply on our Postgraduate Admissions system here 

  • Start a new application and choose QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGIES (PhD) start date September 2025 
  • In the “Finances/Funding” field write “ EPSRC QIST PhD&°ù»å±ç³Ü´Ç; &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
  • Upload all required documents (CV, personal statement, degree certificates and transcripts and English Language Certificate is applicable) 

 Please also ensure you complete an additional form on our QIST CDT webpage which is COMPULSORY for your application to QIST. The page will be available in this link shortly.

 

Contact us

For further information about the programme at Sussex contact Prof Winfried Hensinger 

For questions about the application form please contact mps-pgrsupport@sussex.ac.uk

Timetable

Deadline for applications: 10 February 2025

Visit/Interview days: commencing March 2025

Offers made: from March 2025

Availability

At level(s):
PG (research)

Application deadline:
31 January 2025 16:00 (GMT)

Countries

The award is available to people from the following country: