CQIQC's Mitacs Accelerate Umbrella program - CQIQC Internships in Quantum Computing - has an envelope of 90 pre-approved internship units at a total award value of $1,350,000.
The program supports industry internships for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows affiliated with the University of Toronto (U of T). The internships are led by Canadian companies and focus on research into the following areas of quantum computing (QC):
- Architecture of quantum computers
- Chip design and testing
- Detector design, calibration, and testing
- Quantum computing algorithms
- Quantum computing software
- Applying quantum computing methods for chemistry, materials, finance, etc.
- Educational materials and activities for quantum computing users.
Companies in search of research talent and researchers seeking internship opportunities can benefit from this program. Applying for Mitacs funding is fast (<1 month) and program promotion in CQIQC's large industry and academic networks facilitate matchmaking between company internships, interns, and academic supervisors.
We invite Canadian companies to submit internship projects in quantum computing and U of T students and postdoctoral fellows to browse and apply to open internship projects.
Students interested in quantum internships are encouraged to browse Mitacs open project page (filtered on quantum projects in Canada) and inquire directly with companies of interest.
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THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO QUANTUM PROVIDERS AND USERS IN CANADA.
Please contact Anna Dyring for guidance on how to define and submit internship projects to CQIQC's Mitacs Accelerate Umbrella program in quantum computing. Accepted internship projects will be advertised on this page (see list below) and via CQIQC's community email lists and social media accounts.
Project descriptions need to include:
- Project title
- Project description
- Number of positions
- Internship length and timing
- Location; remote or in-person
- Candidates' qualifications.
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THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO GRADUATE STUDENTS AND POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS AFFILIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO.
Please apply for internships that you are interested in and qualified for by emailing Anna Dyring, with a copy to quantum@utoronto.ca.
Make sure to include the following in your application:
- Title of the project you are applying for
- Your contact details
- Briefly describe your interest in and suitability for the project
- Your current occupation and academic affiliation
- Your qualifications and experience; attach your CV and up-to-date transcripts
- Academic supervisor, if already identified (optional).
We will review your application and may get back to you for more information.
Complete applications from eligible applicants will be forwarded to company representatives for review. Selected candidates will be contacted for next steps.
Upon successful project-student matching, an application for fast-tracked internship funding from Mitacs is made through the Mitacs Accelerate Umbrella Part 2 form.
For guidance, please contact Anna Dyring.