Internships

Program Description

Undergraduate physics students interested in quantum computing for the simulation of physics participate in this three-week program to gain hands-on Python and Qiskit programming experience. Daily lectures on the fundamentals of quantum mechanics and quantum computing are additional program components. The program culminates in participants running their own code on an IBM quantum computer.

QCIUP is a training platform that supports the next generation of scientific research and engineering professionals.

Eligibility

• Enrollment in a U.S. college or university in Physics, Math, Computer Science, or Engineering
• Completed year of introductory level Physics course
• Eligible to work in the United States

Application Procedure

Before applying have all requirements ready. Once submitted, access to the application will no longer be available to upload any missing requirements.

• Online Application – Application Walkthrough Video Guide
• Resume
• Unofficial transcript
• A short statement of interest in the topic (Two paragraphs is sufficient, no more than a page)

Internship Details

• Application Period: Summer 2026 TBA
• Program Dates: Summer 2026 TBA
• Offer Date: Summer 2026 TBA
• Acceptance Date: Summer 2026 TBA
• Salary: $20/hr.
• Airfare/Housing/Transportation: Airfare, Housing and Transportation to/from airport will be paid by the program if permanent address is more than 50 miles from host laboratory.

Program Outcomes

• Basic Proficiency with Python and Qiskit through development of personal code base
• Opportunity for a paid year-long internship at Fermilab researching quantum computing.