[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

March 31, 2026 (single-stage application)

Up to €6,120 per student; monthly stipends of €700–€900 depending on host country; total program budget €925,000

Provides master's students with financial support for hands-on internships in quantum technologies through the DigiQ European consortium.

Maximum 250 internships; applications open until all funds are allocated or the deadline is reached.

--- ## Description The DigiQ Internships program, part of the DigiQ: Digitally Enhanced European Quantum Technology Master project, offers master's students the opportunity to gain practical experience in quantum technologies. Supported by a consortium of leading European institutions, the program aims to develop specialized skills, foster academic and research excellence, and promote diversity and inclusion in the European quantum technology ecosystem. Internships are designed to encourage institutional mobility and collaboration, integrating students into the broader DigiQ network and European quantum community. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: March 31, 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time) - All internships must be completed by September 30, 2026. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the deadline or until all available internships are filled. --- ## Funding Amount - **Total program funding:** €925,000 - **Individual internship funding:** - Up to €900/month for Group 1 countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Sweden, UK, Liechtenstein, Norway) - Up to €800/month for Group 2 countries (Austria, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Cyprus, Netherlands, Malta, Portugal) - Up to €700/month for Group 3 countries (Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Turkey) - **Additional €120/month** for disadvantaged students - **Top-up of up to €100/month** if already receiving other funding - **Virtual internships:** €150/month less than the home country rate - **Maximum per student:** €6,120 - **Duration:** Up to 6 months per internship - **Maximum internships awarded:** 250 --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant Master’s program and be part of, or committed to joining, a DigiQ network, or be a recent graduate with certification from a DigiQ network. - Home and host institutions must be different (institutional mobility required). - Host institution must be a DigiQ partner. - Both in-person and virtual internships are eligible, with different funding rates. - Diversity, equity, and inclusion are prioritized; 20% of funds are reserved for underrepresented groups. --- ## Application Process - **Opportunities are advertised** via DigiQ Track, DigiQ networks, and local coordinators. - **Application materials required:** - Motivation letter (explaining the value of the internship and justification for funding) - CV - Statement of support from the host group - Additional documents as specified by the host institution or local coordinator - **Apply through:** [DigiQ Track Internship Database](https://www.digiq.eu/track/database?tab=Internships) - **Selection process:** - Local mobility committees evaluate applications based on academic performance, motivation, CV, background, learning potential, and community service. - Committees must follow DigiQ’s DEI guidelines and ensure diverse representation. - Final approval is required from the WP4 Leader. --- ## Additional Information - Funding may be provided by the student’s home, host, or another DigiQ consortium partner. - Both curricular (ECTS-credited) and extracurricular internships are supported, with different payment models for living/non-living mobility. - More details and guidelines are available: - [Diversity, Equity and Inclusion guidelines](https://www.digiq.eu/diversity.pdf) - [Inclusive Communications guidelines](https://www.digiq.eu/inclusive.pdf) - [Selection guidelines](https://www.digiq.eu/Selection%20Guidelines.pdf) - [Internship and mobility details](https://www.digiq.eu/mobility?network=GIEIP) --- ## External Links - [DigiQ Internships Call Details (EU Funding & Tenders Portal)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/7623?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=16&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [DigiQ Track Internship Database](https://www.digiq.eu/track/database?tab=Internships) - [DigiQ Project Home](https://www.digiq.eu/) - [DigiQ Mobility Information](https://www.digiq.eu/mobility?network=GIEIP) - [European Commission Funding Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders_en) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder Main Contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | DigiQ Internship Info| [DigiQ Track](https://www.digiq.eu/track/database?tab=Internships) | | General Info | [DigiQ Project](https://www.digiq.eu/) |

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