HR Development

QC BRIDGE Post-Doctoral Fellowship

  • FQCI invites innovative, technically rich project proposals from the motivated research scholars for QC BRIDGE Post-Doctoral Fellowship (QC BRIDGE PDF) in the board areas of Quantum Computing Technologies.
  • QC BRIDGE PDF is an initiative of the FQCI established by the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, under the National Quantum Mission, led by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
  • QC BRIDGE PDF aims to support motivated young researchers in conducting high-impact research in Quantum Computing Technologies and Applications.
  • The fellowship program encourages deep scientific inquiry, the development of novel quantum technologies, and problem-solving in collaboration with industry. Fellows will be mentored to become independent researchers and technology leaders.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The applicant should be PhD scholar with PhD Degree from CFTIs or UGC/AICTE approved Indian universities/engineering institutes with less than 2 years of work-experience post PhD or Research Scholars having submitted their PhD thesis at the time application submission and awaiting examination.
  • The applicant should have research experience in the subjects related to Quantum Computing Technologies and applications, with publications in reputed journals and conferences, patents, involvement in laboratory/course development and other recognized relevant professional activities.
  • The applicant should be preferably below 32 years of age.
  • The applicant should not be in receipt of any other fellowship from Government sources.

Support

  • Fellowship: ₹1,00,000 per month + HRA, as per the host institute's norms
  • Recurring Contingency Grant to support research activities: ₹2,00,000 per annum
  • Note: Candidates availing hostel or institute accommodation will not be eligible for HRA.

Duration and Workplace

  • The initial tenure of the fellowship is 1 year, extendable up to 2 additional years, based on: Performance reviews; Quality of research outputs (e.g., high-impact publications, patents); Technology commercialization potential; Startup or innovation outcomes. Periodic evaluations will determine eligibility for extension.
  • The fellow will be hosted at the institute/college of the identified faculty mentor. The research will be carried out under their guidance, leveraging institutional infrastructure and collaborative networks.

Submission Guidelines

  • Applications will only be accepted through the online application form.
  • The project proposal has to be prepared in the prescribed format given in the link QC Bridge PDF Project Proposal Format (Download and Edit) and should be submitted along with the application form.
  • Faculty Mentor Consent Letter Format - Download the document in word format and edit and save as PDF to upload via form link.
Host Consent LetterDownload
QC Bridge PDF Research ProposalDownload

Contact: For any queries regarding the application process, reach out to us at: info@qcinnovation.co.in

Note:

  • Selection will be based on technical merit and candidate’s demonstrated capabilities through research outputs.
  • The decision of the expert committee regarding the selection and award of the project will be final and binding. No further correspondence will be entertained in this matter.
  • Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered. Applicants are advised to ensure all documents are compiled and submitted before the deadline.

Post-doc Fellows

Dr. Anirban Misra A.M.

Host Faculty: Prof. Saptarishi Chaudhuri, Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru​

Dr. Aruna Gupta

Host Faculty: Prof. Syed R Hassan, The Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai

Dr. Deena Nath D.N​

Host Faculty: Prof. Madhu Thalakulam, IISER Thiruvananthapuram

Dr. Paramjeet P​

Host Faculty: Prof. Ajay Wasan, IIT Roorkee

Internship Program

FQCI invites passionate and driven undergraduate and postgraduate students to apply for an internship opportunity in the rapidly advancing field of Quantum Computing.

  • Duration: 6 – 12 months
  • Monthly stipend: ₹15,000 - ₹20,000

Eligibility Criteria

  • An undergraduate or master’s background in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
  • A strong passion for research, innovation, and quantum technologies

Selected Undergraduate or Postgraduate students will:

  • Work alongside leading researchers and faculty at premier institute laboratories
  • Contribute to cutting-edge research projects
  • Opportunity to co-author academic publications
  • Receive a monthly stipend and a certificate of completion

Interns

Harish V

B.Tech., NIT Calicut

Project: Development of a 50-qubit quantum information processor with electron spins in silicon

Host Investigator:
Prof. Samaresh Das, IIT Delhi

Ashwath Vinodkumar

B.Tech., VIT, Chennai

Project: Design and Demonstration of a Highly Scalable Quantum Computer using Semiconducting Qubits

Host Investigator:
Prof. Neeraj Goel, IIT Ropar

Sanjay S

B.E., Chennai Institute of Technology, Chennai

Project: Photonics Quantum Processor Development

Host Investigator:
Mr. Vaibhav Pratap Singh, CDAC Bengaluru

Mandar Thatte

M.Sc., Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai

Project: Quantum Computing with Neutral
Atoms, Trapped Ions and
Related Hybrid Systems

Host Investigator:
Prof. Utpal Roy, IIT Patna

The next call for applications is expected to be announced in November 2026. Stay tuned!

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