Sydney Quantum Academy PhD scholarships 2026

Applications open on 26 August 2026 and close on 08 October 2026.

The Sydney Quantum Academy (SQA) scholarships recognise and foster outstanding graduate researchers. These scholarships are available to PhD candidates at Macquarie University working in the field of quantum science and technology.

There are four streams of SQA PhD scholarships:

1. Primary
   The scholarship is available for domestic and international applicants with an outstanding track record of academic achievement and research potential. Successful candidates will undertake a full-time PhD program in quantum technology.
2. Supplementary
   The scholarship is available for excellent applicants currently undertaking a full-time PhD program in quantum technology as well as for newly commencing candidates.
3. Supplementary Extension
4. Experience Program

All scholarship holders are expected to participate in and complete the SQA PhD Experience Program as complementary training as per the SQA PhD Scholarship Conditions of Award.

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• About Macquarie University
• Sydney Quantum Academy PhD scholarships PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Sydney Quantum Academy PhD scholarships PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for Sydney Quantum Academy PhD scholarships PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Sydney Quantum Academy PhD scholarships PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Sydney Quantum Academy PhD scholarships PhD Scholarship

• Primary:
  A stipend of AU$42,754 per annum (2026 rate, pro rata) for a maximum duration of four years (full-time equivalent).
  Other components: For successful international applicants, student tuition, health cover and visa fees will be waived.
• Supplementary:
  A flat top-up of AU$5000 per annum (pro rata and reviewed annually) for the period of the recipient’s primary PhD stipend. Recipient must hold a primary scholarship at the university’s main RTP base rate, such as the Research Training Program (RTP) or an equivalent.
  A stipend extension will be applied at the end of your primary PhD stipend (once an extension is approved at your university), taking your total candidature to a maximum of four years. The funding amount provided will be a continuation of your primary PhD stipend rate and the $5000 top-up (per annum pro rata).
• Supplementary extension:
  This scholarship is a stipend extension that will be applied at the end of your primary PhD stipend, taking your total candidature to a maximum of four years. The funding amount provided will be a continuation of your primary PhD stipend rate.

Requirements for Sydney Quantum Academy PhD scholarships PhD Scholarship Qualification

All SQA PhD scholarships include:

• entry to the SQA PhD Experience Program. Completion of this program is required.
• access to SQA career development funding (subject to availability for PhD Experience Program scholarship recipients).

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more information, kindly visit Macquarie University scholarship webpage.