Honours & Masters Scholarships

The Next Generation Graduate Scholarships offers domestic students the opportunity to work with leading scholars and industry specialists to help solve the world's greatest problems.

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Honours and Masters Scholarships: Inspiring the next generation of tech graduates

The Next Generation Graduates Program Scholarships put you at the forefront of quantum technology. Whether you’re about to start your Honours or Masters, this is your chance to work on real research projects, collaborate with leading academics and industry experts, and gain hands-on experience that will set you apart in an emerging global industry.

Scholarship highlights:

  • Honours Scholarship: $10,000 stipend + $5,000 training allowance, six days of exposure to an industry partner
  • Masters Scholarship: $30,000 stipend (pro rata) + $5,000 training allowance, twenty days of exposure to an industry partner
  • Scholarships include participation in CSIRO project-based learning modules encouraging peer-to-peer learning and interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Opportunity to explore available projects or propose your own, with supervision from top quantum researchers. If your primary discipline is outside quantum science and technology, you can also have a co-supervisor from your own school to support your project. Tip: Contact prospective supervisors early to discuss your research ideas before applying.

These scholarships are designed to develop a cohort-based, industry-driven, multi-disciplinary graduate training program. You’ll gain entrepreneurial skills, learn from peers with different backgrounds, and build a strong foundation for a career in quantum science and technology.

Application details

Honours Scholarship:

  • Stipend of $10,000 and a $5,000 training allowance for the duration of your Honours year
  • Open to domestic students from any discipline who are enrolled in, or applying for, full-time Honours studies with a research project focused on quantum science and technology
  • Honours projects are undertaken at the University of Technology Sydney, UNSW Sydney or the University of Sydney. Explore available Honours projects or propose your own quantum-related project with a quantum supervisor.

Master of Research Scholarship

  • Stipend of $30,000 per annum (pro rata) for a maximum one-year period and a training allowance of $5,000
  • Open to domestic students from any discipline who are enrolled in, or applying for, full-time Master of Research studies with a research project focused on quantum science and technology at Macquarie University.  Explore available Masters projects or propose your own quantum-related project with a Macquarie quantum supervisor.

Honour and Master Scholarships include:

  • Six days of exposure to an industry partner (Honours) or 20 days (Masters) to gain valuable experience to develop your skills and network. 
  • CSIRO project-based learning modules which facilitate multi-disciplinary information exchange, collaboration, cross-cutting skills, and peer-to-peer learning. 
  • Students must complete the NGGP Coursework to the satisfaction of the CSIRO Coursework Leads within 12 months of commencement of their scholarship.   

Please note: The details of the scholarship and participating institutions are subject to change. 

Why study Honours and Masters

HONOURS SCHOLARSHIP 

“You will have an opportunity to work on a project where the answer is not known – not to you, not to your supervisor, and perhaps not to anybody in the world.”
Prof Alex Hamilton, UNSW

“Honours gives you a chance to gain new skills in cutting-edge quantum research, in a unique research environment spanning a diverse range of quantum technologies.”
Dr Xanthe Croot, Lecturer, University of Sydney

MASTER OF RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP

"Pursuing a Master's degree equips you to become a future leader in quantum technology. You'll receive training from renowned experts in quantum information, complemented by industry placements. "
Dr Zixin Huang, Former Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Macquarie University

Jemy Geordy is a PhD student at Macquarie University, where sShe completed her one-year Master of Research thesis [Photo: Zixin Huan]

Here’s what students are saying about their industry placement at The Research and Prototype Foundry, University of Sydney

"As a theorist, it was rewarding to learn about the experimental side of my research and to peek behind the curtain to see how the devices that I design are created. It was also really cool to go into the cleanroom and learn about the experimental challenges faced when fabricating experimental devices."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "Was a very enjoyable experience."

"I thoroughly enjoyed this placement, especially the opportunity to network with students from other universities."

"It provides a good overview of the steps involved in nano- and micro- manufacturing and a good base of knowledge when being in the cleanroom."

Creating the next generation of quantum technology specialists

Ready to steer your career in a new and exciting direction? Seeking opportunities to delve into the world of quantum technology? Learn about the scholarships in this short video.   Video courtesy of CSIRO