IQC Achievement Award at University of Waterloo 2026
The IQC Achievement Award at the University of Waterloo offers partial funding of CAD 5,000 per term to graduate students conducting quantum information research. It is open to master’s and PhD candidates of any nationality, with a deadline of 10 August 2026. Applications are submitted through the official University of Waterloo portal.
Eligible Degrees
Doctorate (PhD)
Eligible Nationalities
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, France, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, United States, Ireland, United Arab Emirates
Destination
Canada
Eligible Courses
Engineering
University
University of Waterloo
IQC Achievement Award at University of Waterloo 2026
The IQC Achievement Award provides partial funding of CAD 5,000 per term for students engaged in quantum information research at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC). The award is available to both Masters and PhD candidates across relevant engineering disciplines, and is open to applicants of all nationalities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a graduate student at the University of Waterloo.
- Must be working in quantum information research at IQC.
- Must be enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral program in a related department.
- Must demonstrate academic excellence and strong research potential.
Value of the Award
Multiple awards are granted, each valued at CAD 5,000 per term.
Application Process
Students are first nominated by faculty members, after which they receive an invitation to submit a formal application that includes research outputs and supporting statements. Selections are made each term by the IQC Scholarship Committee.
For detailed information and to access the application form, please visit the official scholarship page: IQC Achievement Award application.
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