Are you looking for a fully funded PhD opportunity in one of Europe’s leading quantum research ecosystems?
The QuanG2 programme is opening its Autumn 2026 PhD call, offering outstanding candidates the opportunity to pursue a 3-year PhD in quantum sciences, quantum technologies, and interdisciplinary quantum-related fields in Grenoble, France.
1. About the PhD opportunities
The call includes more than 30 PhD research topics covering a wide range of areas, including:
🔹 Quantum Materials
🔹Quantum Technologies and Devices
🔹Quantum Computing and Software
🔹Quantum Enabling Technologies
🔹 Interdisciplinary approaches involving quantum technologies
Candidates may apply for up to 5 PhD topics, ranked according to their preferences.
Each selected PhD fellow will benefit from:
✅ A 3-year fully funded PhD fellowship
✅ A dedicated research environment budget of up to €10,000, supporting:
- research stays and secondments in academic or non-academic environments;
- conference participation and research missions;
- research equipment.
2. Eligibility criteria
The call is open to candidates who:
✔ Hold, or will obtain before 7 September 2026, a Master’s degree (or equivalent)
✔ Comply with the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) mobility rule
(Applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity in France for more than 12 months between 7 September 2023 and 7 September 2026)
✔ Do not already hold a doctoral degree at the time of recruitment
✔ Are not currently employed by one of the QuanG2 hosting laboratories
3. Application timeline
- Call opening: 8 June 2026
- Webinar for applicants : 10 & 17 July from 10am to 12:30pm (paris time)
- Application deadline: 7 September 2026 – 12:00 PM (Paris time)
- Phd contract will start between 1st February and 1st June 2027.
4. How to apply
Discover the available PhD topics, eligibility requirements, and application procedure on our website:
🔗 https://phdquantumgrenoble.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/
5. About QuanG2
QuanG2 is an international doctoral programme coordinated in Grenoble, France, and supported by the European Commission through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) COFUND scheme.
The programme is co-financed by national initiatives including QuanTEdu-France (France 2030) and LabEx QuantAlps (IDEX).
QuanG2 aims to recruit and train 28 PhD fellows who will contribute to the development of quantum sciences and technologies within a world-class research environment.
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