Applications Open: Next Generation Quantum Graduates Program Scholarships
The Next Generation Graduates Scholarships provide Honours and postgraduate students from any project background the unique opportunity to work with leading scholars and industry specialists to help solve the world's greatest problems.
Sydney Quantum Academy is calling for Australia’s brightest emerging researchers to apply for the Next Generation Quantum Graduates Program (NGQGP), a national initiative building the pipeline of talent who will shape the future of quantum science and technology.
Backed by the Australian Government and delivered by CSIRO in partnership with Sydney Quantum Academy, this prestigious scholarship supports domestic PhD students to conduct world-class quantum research at one of Sydney’s leading universities, Macquarie University, UNSW Sydney, University of Sydney or University of Technology Sydney, while collaborating directly with industry.
Career-Ready Research, Real-World Impact
The NGQGP is designed to fast-track the careers of exceptional PhD candidates by combining rigorous academic training with hands-on industry experience. Successful candidates will:
Undertake a 6-month paid industry placement as part of their PhD
Complete a coursework program designed and led by CSIRO’s Data61, including real-world case studies and guest lectures from global experts
Join a national cohort of quantum PhD students working on multidisciplinary challenges
Gain exclusive access to Sydney Quantum Academy’s PhD Experience Program, including professional development, mentoring and networking opportunities
This unique model equips graduates with both technical depth and the commercial acumen to drive quantum innovation in Australia’s growing high-tech economy.
Generous Scholarship Package
Each NGQGP scholarship includes:
AU$43,333 per year stipend (for 3.5 years)
$15,000 training allowance over the first three years
$5,000 travel allowance to support conference attendance or lab exchanges
$840 publication allowance
One-off $5,000 cost-of-living payment
Key Dates & How to Apply
Applications open: 10 December 2024
Applications close: 8 October 2025
Applicants must develop a relevant research proposal aligned to one of the available NGQGP projects and secure endorsement from a supervisor at a partner university.
Building Australia’s Quantum Future
The NGQGP is part of a national effort to cement Australia as a global leader in quantum technology. According to CSIRO forecasts, quantum could be a $6 billion industry in Australia by 2045, creating over 19,000 high-skilled jobs.
This scholarship program will ensure the next generation of quantum specialists are ready to meet that demand — and help drive breakthroughs that transform industries from computing and communications to healthcare, energy and defence.
Why Sydney?
Sydney is home to one of the highest concentrations of quantum experts in the world, a vibrant innovation ecosystem, and world-leading quantum research facilities, making it the ideal place to launch a career in this transformative field.
