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PhD Application

Context

Welcome to the common PhD call in quantum sciences and technologies, hosted in Grenoble, France, and supported by the QuanG2 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) COFUND programme, the QuanTEdu-France PhD programme, and the LabEx QuantAlps.

This international call aims to recruit talented PhD candidates to carry out cutting-edge research in quantum sciences and technologies within a rich academic and industrial ecosystem.

Candidates are encouraged to apply to all programmes for which they meet the eligibility criteria. Particular attention is paid to gender balance and equality, and the programmes are strongly committed to encouraging and supporting applications from women in quantum sciences and technologies.

 

Funding Sources and Programmes

Discover the specific objectives, eligibility criteria, and funding conditions of each programme:

  • QuanG (MSCA COFUND)
    International PhD programme with mandatory secondment and MSCA mobility rules.

  • QuanTEdu-France
    National programme focused on quantum technologies and applications.

  • QuantAlps (LabEx)
    Programme promoting interdisciplinary and synergistic research within the QuantAlps ecosystem.

Discover funding sources and specificities

Recruitment Process

Learn how candidates are evaluated and selected, including the new recruitment procedure, candidate ranking, topic preferences, and supervisor–candidate matching rules.

Discover the recruitment process

 

Practical Information

Find all practical details related to the PhD positions, including:

  • Start dates

  • Salary levels

  • Travel and mobility allowances

  • Enrollment fees

  • PhD duration

View practical information

 

Deadlines and Timeline

Consult the full timeline of the call, from opening to final results, including webinars, interviews, and selection phases.

See deadlines and timeline

 

Ready to apply?

Before starting your application, we strongly encourage you to explore all the sections above to fully understand the programmes, eligibility criteria, and recruitment process.

Access the application platform (open January 26th)

Submitted on January 12, 2026

Updated on January 14, 2026