Empowering and Guiding Excellence
MCQST sets out to build and strengthen an infrastructure that promotes researchers from different research directions and varied faculties to work together on the key challenges in Quantum Science and Technology (QST). To do so, we established new opportunities for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students, while also offering various funding opportunities for junior researchers, such as the START Fellowship, or seed funding for high risk-high reward projects.
In addition, MCQST sets to attract scientists throughout the world to come together in Munich to accelerate progress in research and technological developments. Thereby, it manages to bring together researchers at all career levels and enhance their international network of collaborators.
We are committed to establishing and maintaining a culture of fairness and respect. Furthermore, we are actively implementing measures to assist the career advancement of people belonging to marginalized groups. Our Distinguished Postdoc Fellowship is evidence that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) measures can have a strong impact even on a relative short-term scale, while the Diversity in Leadership Program has supported a growing awareness of EDI topics within our community.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
MCQST is dedicated to fostering a diverse research environment, supporting scientists of all genders, religions, ethnicities, and abilities. We aim to cultivate a culture of fairness and respect, with initiatives to advance the careers of underrepresented groups.
Bachelor Program
The MCQST Summer Bachelor Program provides undergraduate students worldwide the opportunity to gain hands-on research experience in the field of Quantum Science and Technology (QST).
Master in QST
This interdisciplinary program - offered jointly by LMU and TUM - spans all QST areas, from basic research to applications, offering courses, exchange fellowships, industry internships, and access to the MCQST ecosystem.
Doctoral Studies
MCQST offers ideal conditions for a PhD in quantum science and technology, including funding, a structured curriculum, and specialized training. Explore our support programs tailored to doctoral candidates.
Distinguished Fellowship
To proactively recruit and attract excellent female scientists, MCQST awards up to three Fellowships annually. The Fellowship provides two years of funding, split equally between the hosting group and MCQST.
START Fellowship
The START Fellowship supports young talents on their transition from postdocs to independent researchers. With a geneours budget over a funding period of two years, the fellows have the opportunity to start their own scientific project.
Seed Funding
MCQST offers flexible seed funding to support exceptional and unconventional project ideas. It is designed to foster collaboration within and between research units, and to support ideas with a high risk and high reward potential.
Conference Support
MCQST offers provides financial support for conferences relevant to MCQST researchers. Applications can be send it at any time at support[at]mcqst.de.
MQC Guest Program
Together MQC and MCQST bring top-level international experts to the QST network in Munich. Implementing a vibrant guest program is a core element of both MCQST and MQC’s collaboration strategy.
The IMPRS & MCQST Supervision Award
The award aims to recognize exceptional commitment in the supervision of doctoral students and postdocs within our academic community. By highlighting outstanding supervision, we seek to raise the standards of good supervision and emphasize its crucial role in fostering academic and professional growth.
Jobs in QST
Open positions within and outside the Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology (MCQST) cluster are posted here regularly. We aim to offer the MCQST community an overview of different career opportunities in our research groups, at partner institutes, or in industry.
