Macquarie University Quantum Computing Scholarship 2026

Funded by the Australian Research Council, the scholarship will be awarded to students of exceptional research potential to undertake research aligned with one of the centre’s projects. The ARC Training Centre for Future Leaders in Quantum Computing (FLiQC) scholarship is designed to support several outstanding PhD scholars who are highly motivated to drive groundbreaking advancements in quantum computing.

The scholarships will support centre research projects across the full stack of quantum computer technologies, including:

• devices
• algorithms
• architectures.

Candidates will benefit and gain valuable experience as part of this cohort of research students at FLiQC partner universities and through participation in the programs run by our delivery partner, Sydney Quantum Academy.

• Table of Content
• About Macquarie University
• Macquarie University PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Macquarie University PhD Scholarship
• Macquarie University PhD Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for Macquarie University PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Macquarie University PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Macquarie University PhD Scholarship

The value of each stipend scholarship is $41,753 per annum (2025 rate) for up to four years.

Candidates will also participate in:

• industry-based placements with our industry partners
• a professional development program.

Macquarie University PhD Scholarship Courses

• Quantum Computing

Requirements for Macquarie University PhD Scholarship Qualification

• This scholarship is available to eligible candidates to undertake PhD research supervised by one of the Chief Investigators of FLiQC.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Contact: FLiQC

• E:[email protected]

For more information, kindly visit Macquarie University scholarship webpage.