OpenFieldSydney Quantum Academy (SQA) Collaborative Research Placements
Interdisciplinary research collaboration hub linking Sydney, UNSW, UTS, and Macquarie, developing quantum hardware, error correction algorithms, and quantum software architectures.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's or doctoral qualification in Physics, Quantum Engineering, or Computer Science with strong quantitative records.
- English language proficiency
- Technical English fluency for peer-reviewed academic publication.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Published research in quantum control, silicon quantum processors, or quantum algorithms.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters and comprehensive publication list.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Funded research fellowships and project grants supported by the NSW State Government and partner universities
- Application fee
- Free application directly to SQA
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; funded research appointment.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 for collaborative seed grant and visiting fellow rounds
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The University of Sydney documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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