IQST Graduate School @QuantumBW continues to grow with further support
The IQST Graduate School @QuantumBW will receive an additional 4.5 million euros from the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts for the period 2027 to 2032. This support enables the continuation and expansion of the graduate school and further strengthens quantum research and training in Baden-Württemberg. The organisational implementation of the Graduate School is managed at the University of Stuttgart.
“The continued support builds on the successful development of the IQST Graduate School @QuantumBW and allows us to further expand our activities,” says Prof. Dr. Stefanie Barz, coordinator of the Graduate School. “Within IQST, we support projects that bridge the gap between basic research and technology development and create an environment for new ideas to grow.”
Since its launch in 2024, the IQST Graduate School @QuantumBW has established itself as a vibrant platform for structured doctoral training in quantum science. It currently supports 11 research projects with doctoral researchers from around the world, fostering an international and interdisciplinary research environment. The new funding phase will enable the establishment of additional cohorts of doctoral researchers.
The graduate school combines excellent fundamental research with early perspectives on potential applications. Doctoral researchers are integrated into cutting-edge projects from the outset and complement their scientific training with transferable skills and entrepreneurship education. Internships with partners from industry, small and medium-sized enterprises, and startups provide additional insights beyond academia and contribute to the programme’s growing European network.
With its training and professional development offers—open to early-career researchers from all universities in Baden-Württemberg—the IQST Graduate School @QuantumBW contributes to shaping the next generation of quantum scientists.
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