OpenFieldCentre for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology (CQC2T) Placements
World-renowned research placements at the forefront of atomic-scale silicon quantum computing, conducting single-atom spin manipulation and quantum architecture development.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First Class Honours or equivalent Master's with high marks in physics, electrical engineering, or quantum information.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated experimental cleanroom skills or theoretical quantum physics papers.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee endorsements.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded research appointments: AUD $37,684/yr tax-free stipend plus dedicated cleanroom and dilution refrigerator access
- Application fee
- Standard UNSW application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition offset included for all scholarship awardees.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 20, 2027 (Formal HDR scholarship application deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official UNSW Sydney documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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