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Earn a PhD @ CQT

Are you keen to begin a research career in quantum technologies? Some 100 PhD students are training at the Centre for Quantum Technologies across our experimental and theoretical groups. We offer top class education in a vibrant academic environment. We enrol students supported by the National Quantum Scholarships Scheme established by the National Quantum Office in Singapore, university studentships and project grants.

Students joining CQT will earn their PhD from one of

We consider applications year round. Students are encouraged to make a speculative approach to any CQT Principal Investigator or CQT Fellow. Learn more about the research of our different groups at our research groups page.

The first step in applying for a PhD will be to get a CQT PI or CQT Fellow’s endorsement. Undergraduate and Master’s students may also consider applying for internships at CQT. Please approach first the CQT PI or CQT Fellow in whose group you would like to work. We can help guide you further after your initial application.
We look forward to hearing from you! Scroll down to see what some of our students say.
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“A PhD at CQT is an intellectually vibrant experience – getting to work with a bunch of smart people, making good friends, travelling, and learning to be on your own. The skills you acquire and the learning environment will bring out the best in you.”

Sreedevi Athira Krishnan
PhD student in experimental physics
“I really appreciate the unique place CQT holds within the global and local community, which enables both the constant stream of visiting researchers and the Centre’s many outreach efforts.”
Zaw Lin Htoo
PhD student in theoretical physics
“CQT enables me to thrive as a PhD student by promoting multidisciplinary research, creating spaces for lively exchange, and enabling student-led outreach.”
Clara Fontaine
PhD student in experimental physics

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A pie chart showing the count of papers with CQT co-authors in 2024 by journal impact factor

Publications by CQT researchers during 2024 by journal impact factor (IF)​

A pie chart showing the nationality of CQTians by region of the world.

Nationalities of CQT staff and students as of 31 Dec 2024​

A pie chart showing the count of CQTians by categories

Count of CQT staff and students as of 31 Dec 2024​

*Admin count includes only staff directly employed within the Centre. HR, IT and procurement is supported by additional staff working across University centres.