Program Description
Three- week 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.
QCIPU is a training platform that supports the next generation of scientific research and engineering professionals.
Eligibility
- Enrollment in a U.S. college or university majoring 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
- Program Dates: June 8 – June 26, 2026
- Application Dates: October 20, 2025 – January 17, 2026
- Offer Date: February 19, 2026
- Acceptance Date: February 28, 2026
- Salary: $20/hr.
- Airfare/Housing/Transportation: Airfare, Housing and Ground transportation paid by the program if permanent address is more than 50 miles from host laboratory.
- Location: Onsite work schedule
Program Outcomes
- Basic proficiency in Python and Qiskit through development of personal code base
- Opportunity for a paid year-long internship at Fermilab researching quantum computing.