MathQuantum Fellowship Applications

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

Applications for Spring, Summer and Fall 2027 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.

High School Fellowships

Deadline: February 12th, 2027

Use the form below 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)
  • Undergraduate/high school transcript (unofficial is okay)
  • One or two reference names. Please then ask these individuals to send their letters to mathquantum@umd.edu with the subject “Reference for FirstName LastName”
  • 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 Fellowships

Spring 2027 deadline: November 13th, 2026

Summer 2027 deadline: February 12th, 2027

Use the form below to submit the application components:

  • Résumé that includes experience and skills relevant to your interest and fit with the MathQuantum program
  • 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)
  • Undergraduate/high school transcript (unofficial is okay)
  • 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)
  • One or two reference names. Please then ask these individuals to send their letters to mathquantum@umd.edu with the subject “Reference for FirstName LastName”

Graduate Fellowships

Deadline: December 4th, 2026

Graduate fellowships are only offered starting each Fall. Current applications are for Fall 2027. 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)
  • Graduate transcript (unofficial is okay), if already a UMD graduate student
  • Undergraduate transcript (unofficial is okay)
  • One or two reference names. Please then ask these individuals to send their letters to mathquantum@umd.edu with the subject “Reference for FirstName LastName”
  • 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)

Postdoc Fellowships

Postdoc positions might become available for 2027, but we have not made official postings. If you are interested in a MathQuantum postdoc fellowship starting Fall 2027, and would like to be kept updated when job ads are posted, fill out the form linked below.