Open call for PhD projects in the IQST Graduate School @QuantumBW
IQST invites applications for new PhD project proposals within the IQST Graduate School @QuantumBW. Funded by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts, the programme supports doctoral research projects that combine excellent fundamental research with perspectives for future technological applications.
Applications must be submitted jointly by an academic supervisor at a university or research institution in Baden-Württemberg and an industry advisor from a company, SME, or startup in Europe. Projects should focus on excellent fundamental research while encouraging early consideration of transfer opportunities and unconventional or emerging research directions.
Since its launch in 2024, the IQST Graduate School @QuantumBW has established an international and interdisciplinary research environment and currently supports 11 ongoing research projects with doctoral researchers from around the world. In addition to scientific training, the programme offers structured professional development in transferable skills, entrepreneurship, and innovation-related topics. All training activities are open to early-career researchers from all universities in Baden-Württemberg.
The application deadline for project proposals is 30 June 2026. Application documents and detailed submission guidelines are available below.
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