Join the MathQuantum RTG community and help solve Quantum Information Science research problems using advanced math tools.

Applications for Spring, Summer and Fall 2026 fellowships are now open. Check out below application details for high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowships, including specific deadlines.

Questions? Contact Director of Education Daniel Serrano: dsvolpe@umd.edu or check out the FAQs.

Deadline: February 13th, 2026

Use the form above to submit the application components:

• Statement of your interest in the MathQuantum program (up to one page, not counting references)
• Statement of your future goals (including research interests). This statement should detail your academic and career goals. If relevant, it should include your previous research experience and your interests for future research (up to two pages, not counting references)
• Information requested in the form, including: Level of interest and expertise in the core MathQuantum mathematical tools (algebra/representation theory, nonlinear analysis, PDEs, scientific computing, and stochastic analysis, data Science, and machine learning) and quantum applications (algorithms, cryptography, dynamics/systems)
• Undergraduate/high school transcript (unofficial is okay)
• One or two letters of reference. Please ask these individuals to send their letters to mathquantum@umd.edu with the subject “Reference for FirstName LastName”

• Apply here

Spring 2026 deadline: November 14th, 2025

Summer 2026 deadline: February 13th, 2026

Use the form above to submit the application components:

• Statement of your interest in the MathQuantum program (up to one page, not counting references)
• Statement of your future goals (including research interests). This statement should detail your academic and career goals. If relevant, it should include your previous research experience and your interests for future research (up to two pages, not counting references)
• Information requested in the form, including: Level of interest and expertise in the core MathQuantum mathematical tools (algebra/representation theory, nonlinear analysis, PDEs, scientific computing, and stochastic analysis, data Science, and machine learning) and quantum applications (algorithms, cryptography, dynamics/systems)
• Undergraduate/high school transcript (unofficial is okay)
• One or two letters of reference. Please ask these individuals to send their letters to mathquantum@umd.edu with the subject “Reference for FirstName LastName”

• Apply here

Deadline: December 5th, 2025

Graduate fellowships are only offered starting each Fall. Current applications are for Fall 2026. Use the form below to submit the application components:

• Current CV
• Statement of your interest in the MathQuantum program (up to one page, not counting references)
• Statement of your research interests. This statement should cover both your prior research experience and your interests for future research (up to two pages, not counting references)
• Information requested in the form, including: Level of interest and expertise in the core MathQuantum mathematical tools (algebra/representation theory, nonlinear analysis, PDEs, scientific computing, and stochastic analysis, data Science, and machine learning) and quantum applications (algorithms, cryptography, dynamics/systems)
• Graduate transcript (unofficial is okay), if already a UMD graduate student
• Undergraduate transcript (unofficial is okay)
• One or two letters of reference. Please ask these individuals to send their letters to mathquantum@umd.edu with the subject “Reference for FirstName LastName”

• Apply here

Deadline: November 3, 2025 for best consideration

We are seeking to fill up to 1 independent postdoc position in Summer/Fall 2026. Tentative details about this position can can be found in last year’s mathjobs posting here. We will update with this year’s link soon. Candidates may apply directly through the upcoming mathjobs listing or through the application form linked below.

The application components are

• Current CV
• Statement of your interest in the MathQuantum program (up to one page, not counting references)
• Statement of your research interests. This statement should cover both your prior research experience and your interests for future research (up to two pages, not counting references)
• Statement of your teaching experience, interests and philosophy (up to one page, not counting references)
• Information requested in the form, including: Level of interest and expertise in the core MathQuantum mathematical tools (algebra/representation theory, nonlinear analysis, PDEs, scientific computing, and stochastic analysis, data Science, and machine learning) and quantum applications (algorithms, cryptography, dynamics/systems)
• Current, expected, or desired research mentor
• Graduate transcript (unofficial is okay)
• Undergraduate transcript (unofficial is okay)
• Three letters of reference. Please ask these individuals to send their letters to mathquantum@umd.edu with the subject “Reference for FirstName LastName”

• Apply here