We are delighted to announce the studentships awarded to our academic partners as part of the second cohort of the NQCC Doctoral Studentship Scheme.
Through this scheme, we will be supporting five cohorts, totalling 30 PhD students over the next eight years, to advance cutting-edge research in quantum computing. The funding is provided through the EPSRC Industrial Doctoral Landscape Awards (IDLA), with the NQCC as the delivery partner, offering placements at the NQCC and student co-supervision.
We received over 60 project ideas through our expressions of interest call, from 30 universities across the UK. The final six were selected through a two-stage application process and assessed on technical merit, strategic alignment, and project planning.
The second cohort of six studentships is awarded to the following academic supervisors:
Dr Eran Ginossar – University of Surrey
Dr Boon Kok Tan – University of Oxford
Dr Joschka Roffe – University of Edinburgh
Dr Alexander Guttridge – University of Durham
Dr Jan Mol – Queen Mary University of London
Dr Alastair Kay – Royal Holloway University of London
These awarded projects span some of the most exciting and impactful areas in quantum computing, including trapped ions, superconducting circuits, neutral atoms, and the development of quantum applications. These collaborations will help push the boundaries of what’s possible and play a vital role in advancing quantum technologies.
Why does this matter?
Building a skilled quantum workforce is essential to unlocking the full potential of quantum computing and ensuring the UK remains at the forefront of this transformative technology. The NQCC is proud to support the next generation of quantum researchers tackling some of the biggest scientific and engineering challenges ahead
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the call for PhD projects. We look forward to working with our academic partners in the years ahead to strengthen the UK’s quantum capabilities and deliver real-world impact.
Stay tuned for updates on the progress of our second cohort!
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