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Munich Quantum Valley and IMPRS-QST Doctoral Fellowships

Fully funded 3-year quantum science PhD fellowships at any Bavarian university from Munich Quantum Valley and IMPRS-QST.

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Overview

Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) and the International Max Planck Research School for Quantum Science and Technology (IMPRS-QST) run a joint international competition for fully funded, 3-year doctoral fellowships in quantum science.

Fellows can join research groups at any university in Bavaria, with access to partner programs including the Munich Centre for Quantum Science and Technology (MCQST). Research areas span quantum computing, atomic and solid-state physics, quantum optics, information theory and quantum engineering.

Applicants can apply to both fellowships in one call or to only one; separate committees select in parallel. The 2026 call ran from October 15, 2025 to January 15, 2026, with final interviews in March 2026.

Who it is for

A Master's degree (or equivalent) completed by September 2026 (for the 2026 call). Open internationally; MQV encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

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Admissions and application

Apply through the IMPRS-QST application portal. 2026 call: October 15, 2025 to January 15, 2026; final interviews in March 2026. No 2027 call has been announced yet.

Benefits

  • Fully funded 3-year PhD position.
  • Choice of research group at any Bavarian university.
  • Access to MCQST and partner programs.

Timeline

  • Oct 15, 2025 to Jan 15, 2026: 2026 applications.
  • March 2026: final interviews.
  • Start any time before December 1, 2026.

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How compensation works

Fully funded doctoral position for 3 years (salary details not stated on the announcement).

Questions about this program

What are the MQV and IMPRS-QST fellowships?

Fully funded 3-year quantum science PhD fellowships in Bavaria from Munich Quantum Valley and the International Max Planck Research School for Quantum Science and Technology.

Can I apply to both?

Yes, in one call, or to only one; separate committees select in parallel.

What degree do I need?

A Master's degree or equivalent, completed by September of the start year.

Where would I work?

In a research group at any university in Bavaria.

When was the last deadline?

January 15, 2026, with interviews in March 2026.

Is it open now?

No. The next call has not been announced.

Which fields?

Quantum computing, atomic and solid-state physics, quantum optics, information theory and quantum engineering.

How do I apply?

Through the IMPRS-QST portal at application.imprs-quantum.mpg.de.

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