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Purpose & Target

This grant provides financial support to Master's students and recent graduates for internships in quantum technology, fostering specialized skills development within the DigiQ network. - Target recipients are individuals (Master's students or recent graduates). - SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Open to students whose host institutions are in specific European countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Sweden, United Kingdom, Liechtenstein, Norway, Austria, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Cyprus, Netherlands, Malta, Portugal, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey). - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Must be a Master's student or recent graduate, involved with a DigiQ network, and seeking a quantum technology internship. - Grant frequency and program context: Ongoing until September 30, 2026, part of the 'Digitally Enhanced European Quantum Technology Master' project (DigiQ).

Financial Structure

Total consortium funding: €925,000.
Maximum individual student funding: €6,120.
Monthly stipend rates depend on host institution country (in person participation) or home institution country (virtual participation):
Group 1 countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Sweden, United Kingdom, Liechtenstein, Norway): Up to €900 per month.
Group 2 countries (Austria, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Cyprus, Netherlands, Malta, Portugal): Up to €800 per month.
Group 3 countries (Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey): Up to €700 per month.
Additional €120 per month for disadvantaged students.
Students already receiving financial support can receive a top-up up to €100 above the maximum rate of the host country.
Virtual participation stipend is €150 less than the rate of the home institution's country.
Non-living mobility payment (if no move required): Around €300 monthly.
Funding provided by the student's home, host, or other DigiQ partner institutions within the consortium.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility (Student)

Must be enrolled in a relevant Master Degree Programme.
Must be part of a DigiQ network, committed to joining a DigiQ network at the next possible date, or a recent graduate with a certification from a DigiQ network.
Institutional mobility is required: the home and host institutions must be different.

Host Institution Eligibility

Must be a DigiQ Partner institution (e.g., Aarhus University, Fundacio Institut de Ciencies Fotoniques, etc.).

Geographic Requirements

Host institution must be located in one of the eligible countries for funding (Group 1, 2, or 3 countries).

Technical Expertise

Student must demonstrate academic qualifications and research excellence relevant to quantum technology.

Exclusion Criteria

If home and host institutions are the same, applicant is ineligible for mobility support.

Application Process

Application Deadlines

Applications are accepted until 2026-03-31 17:00:00+0000.
All internships must be completed by 2026-09-30.

Application Procedure

Internship opportunities are advertised via DigiQ Track, DigiQ networks, and by local coordinators.
The specific application process may vary depending on the DigiQ partner offering the internship.
Apply online via the DigiQ Track database: https://www.digiq.eu/track/database?tab=Internships

Required Documentation

Motivation letter: must state the value of the internship for the student and the network (justification for funding).
CV.
Statement of support from the host group.
Please check with the local coordinator for specific additionally required documents from the host institution.

Selection Process

Eligibility check will be performed by the local representative.
Selection is based on merit, academic qualifications, and research excellence, considering output relative to opportunities.
Selection is carried out by the Mobility Panel or the WP leader.

Post-Award Requirements

Local coordinators are responsible for managing the process at their organization and must notify the WP4 Leader of all successful applications before they are final.
Internships have a maximum duration of 6 months.

Evaluation Criteria

Merit-Based Selection

Academic Performance (3 points total)
Grades
Motivation letter & Course Plan / Learning Agreement (3 points total)
Clear motivation and research interests (2 points)
Match with chosen network event (1 point)
CV (3 points total)
Prizes, awards, fellowships (1 point)
Previous research experience (1 point)
Publications / other outstanding features of CV (1 point)
Background and Experience (3 points total)
Candidate has sufficient background/training for attending network event, considering statement of support.
Learning Potential & Community Service (3 points total)
Candidate demonstrates potential for leadership and/or experience in leadership roles (e.g., supervision of students).
Record of impact on the scientific community (e.g., student chapters, outreach activities).

Relative Assessment

Excellence and output evaluated relative to candidate's experience and opportunities.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Considerations

Selection committee may take into account factors such as gender, disability, educational opportunities, socio-economic background, refugee status, etc.
20% of mobility funding is reserved for under-represented groups, with efforts to encourage students from underrepresented groups.

Compliance & Special Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Adherence to DigiQ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) guidelines for the selection and management of internships.

Ethical Standards

Mobility committees must align with DigiQ DEI guidelines, ensuring diverse representation (e.g., at least 40% men, 40% women, and 20% of any gender) and equal voting rights among members.
Committees are expected to actively encourage and seek students from underrepresented genders, disadvantaged backgrounds, and those with career breaks or caregiving responsibilities.

Unique Aspects and Strategic Opportunities

This grant offers a unique opportunity for Master's students to gain specialized experience in the cutting-edge field of Quantum Technology through structured internships.
The strong emphasis on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, including reserving 20% of funding for underrepresented groups, makes this a strategic opportunity for diverse candidates.

Potential Challenges

Applicants must have an existing affiliation with or commitment to join a DigiQ network.
Institutional mobility is a mandatory requirement, meaning the student's home institution must be different from the host institution for the internship.

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