United States · Fellowship · Reviewed 2026-10-16

Brookhaven National Laboratory & Simons Quantum Physics Fellowship

Prestigious research fellowship for graduate scholars conducting fundamental quantum computing algorithms, relativistic heavy-ion collider data analytics, and ultrafast laser spectroscopy at BNL.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Enrolled doctoral student in physics, computer science, or engineering with 3.5+ GPA
English language proficiency: TOEFL 90+
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Quantum research project proposal
Recommendation letters: Two faculty advisor letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $8,000 summer research stipend and direct access to BNL particle accelerators and quantum computing testbeds
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: Funded jointly by Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Laboratory

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Stony Brook University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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