Sydney Quantum Academy (SQA) 2021 PhD Scholarships

Are you considering undertaking a PhD in quantum technology? Applications are now open for Sydney Quantum Academy (SQA) PhD Scholarships. SQA PhD Scholarships provide a competitive stipend of up to AU$35,000 pa, access to career development funding and exclusive benefits.

Undertake research with leading quantum experts at SQA’s partner universities: Macquarie University, UNSW Sydney, the University of Sydney,? and the University of Technology Sydney.

Gain access to the SQA PhD Experience Program where you’ll join a growing community of quantum PhD students from across Sydney. Undertake coursework at the four partner universities and benefit from?training, seminars and workshops designed to give you a competitive edge in quantum’s future workforce.

Network with the brightest minds in quantum research and enjoy career development opportunities within academia and related industries.

• Table of Content
• About Sydney Quantum Academy (SQA)
• SQA PhD Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of SQA PhD Scholarships
• Requirements for SQA PhD Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Sydney Quantum Academy (SQA)

The SQA is a unique partnership between four world-leading universities – Macquarie University, UNSW Sydney, the University of Sydney and University of Technology Sydney.  We are generously supported by the New South Wales Government.  

SQA PhD Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of SQA PhD Scholarships

There are 4 streams of SQA PhD Scholarships.

The SQA Primary Scholarship

• A stipend worth AU$35,000 per annum (pro rata) for the period of the recipient’s PhD candidature, for a maximum of 4 years (full-time equivalent).  
• International tuition fees waived for international recipients. Other fees for international recipients, such as visas costs or overseas health cover, may also be covered at the discretion of the University and will be advised at the time of offer.
• Entry to the SQA PhD Experience Program. Completion of the program is required.  
• Access to SQA career development funding.

The SQA Supplementary Scholarship 

• A stipend top-up worth the difference of the recipient’s primary PhD stipend and AU$35,000 per annum (pro rata) for the period of their primary PhD stipend.  
• International tuition fees waived or covered for international recipients for any period not covered by their primary PhD stipend scholarship. Other fees for international recipients, such as visas costs or overseas health cover, may also be covered at the discretion of the University and will be advised at the time of offer.
• A stipend extension worth AU$35,000 per annum (pro rata) for the period of the recipient’s PhD candidature that is not covered by their primary PhD stipend. 
• Entry to the SQA PhD Experience Program. Completion of the program is required. 
• Access to SQA career development funding.

The SQA Supplementary Extension Scholarship

• A stipend extension worth AU$35,000 per annum (pro rata) for the period of the recipient’s PhD candidature that is not covered by their primary PhD stipend. 
• International tuition fees waived or covered for international recipients for any period not covered by their primary PhD stipend scholarship. Other fees for international recipients, such as visas costs or overseas health cover, may also be covered at the discretion of the University and will be advised at the time of offer.
• Entry to the SQA PhD Experience Program. Completion of the program is required.  
• Access to SQA career development funding.

The SQA PhD Experience Scholarship

• Entry to the SQA PhD Experience Program.
• Access to SQA career development funding.

Requirements for SQA PhD Scholarships Qualification

For all SQA Scholarships: 

• Scholarships are open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, and international applicants. 
• You are expected to apply for or be enrolled in a full-time PhD program at an SQA partner university. PhD projects must be in a field related to quantum technology. Please note you will not be offered an SQA PhD scholarship unless you have a PhD offer of admission. Find out how to apply for a quantum PhD in Sydney
• You must have the support of an academic staff member at one of the partner universities. To assist you in your application, potential supervisors can be searched on our Sydney Quantum Experts directory.?Browse here 

For the SQA Primary Scholarship: 

• You must not hold another primary PhD stipend scholarship (for example, a Research Training Program (RTP) or equivalent scholarship). 
• You must be a student who has commenced or is due to commence your PhD studies in 2021. International students may also commence in the first half of 2022. Students who commenced in 2020 or prior are not eligible. 

 For the SQA Supplementary Scholarship: 

• You must hold, or have an offer to hold, a primary PhD stipend scholarship (for example, a Research Training Program (RTP) or equivalent scholarship). 
• The combined scholarship value of your primary PhD stipend (and any additional scholarship) must not exceed the value of AU$33,000 per annum.  
• You must be a student who has commenced or is due to commence your PhD studies in 2021. International students may also commence in the first half of 2022. Students who commenced in 2020 or prior are not eligible.  

 For the SQA Supplementary Extension Scholarship: 

• You must hold, or have an offer to hold, a primary PhD stipend scholarship (for example, a Research Training Program (RTP) or equivalent scholarship).  
• Your primary PhD stipend scholarship must be of a length less than 4 years (full-time equivalent). 
• The combined scholarship value of your primary PhD stipend (and any additional scholarship) may exceed the value of AU$33,000 per annum.  
• You must be a student who has commenced or is due to commence your PhD studies in 2021. International students may also commence in the first half of 2022. Current students who commenced in 2020 or prior may be considered at the discretion of the applicant’s university. 

 For the SQA PhD Experience Program Scholarship: 

• You can be a student at any stage of your PhD at an SQA partner university. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To be considered, please upload the following documents with your application. This supporting documentation must be contained in a single pdf (not a portfolio).

• Project proposal
• Academic transcript(s)
• CV
• Any other information supporting your application

Please read the SQA PhD Scholarship Application Guidelines and SQA PhD Scholarship Conditions of Award carefully before applying.

For more details, visit SQA website.