Be part of QMat

Benefits for students

  • Access state-of-the-art research facilities, including cleanrooms, optical and electronic advanced microscopies, quantum physics laboratories and large facilities (synchrotron, LHC…).

  • Build you own network of current and future academic and industry leaders through active involvement in and organization of the QMat Young Investigator Group.

Additionally, QMat offers…

  • Prestigious “Q-Master” scholarships for MSc students of around 550-750€/month to cover relocation and living costs.

  • Additional assistance for international students: e.g. housing, visa applications, French language courses.

  • Largely state subsidized tuition fees for all students

QMat PhDs

  • To apply to the QMat programme as an existing PhD student enrolled in Strasbourg: Please submit an email to qmat-selection[at]unistra.fr,  at any time with the following details:

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    Application is required even for PhD students who were M2 QMat students.

    Annual report

    For continuing QMat PhD students, we ask for a brief update of your progress each year, with the following information. Please submit an email to qmat-selection[at]unistra.fr, with the following details.

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    Missions complémentaires

    A “Mission complémentaire” is a grant to carry out different activities related to the QMat programme, equivalent to 64 hours each year

    To apply for a "Mission complémentaire” (QMat top-up) should submit their request to qmat-selection@unistra.fr before October 31st. The email should have a subject line: "QMat top-up application - last name" and should include:

  • a CV;
  • a letter of motivation including a list of suggested activities;
  • Students who receive a Mission complémentaire will be assigned a task and are required to fill out regular “activity sheets” to monitor their time investment. Only students with a PhD contract are eligible.

  • a recommendation letter (optional).

Student perspectives

Partnerships

QMat offers a diversity of internship opportunities and training programmes which rival the top institutions in the world. Students will profit from our international academic and industry partnerships preparing them for their successful careers.