Student Travel Grants

IEEE QCE26—IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering—offers a number of student grants on a competitive basis to students who have registered for the conference.

These grants are designed to encourage participation by students who might otherwise find it difficult to attend. Special consideration is given to undergraduate or beginning graduate students, and first-time QCE attendees.

Only one student per institution can be supported, and postdocs, faculty, or other senior research personnel are not eligible. These grants will enable the sharing of scientific information and stimulate students’ research interests in quantum technologies.

You do not need to be a paper author, poster author, or presenter to apply for a student travel grant.

These grants will reimburse documented expenses. They will not pay registration in advance. 

Important Dates
Student Travel Grants

  • Phase 1: Application Deadline:
    Mon, July 6, 2026

  • Phase 1: Acceptance Notification:
    Mon, July 27, 2026
 

  • Phase 2: Application Deadline:
    Mon, Aug 3, 2026

  • Phase 2: Acceptance Notification:
    Mon, Aug 17, 2026
 

IEEE Computer Society Student Travel Grants

IEEE QCE26 offers a number of IEEE Computer Society Student Travel Grants on a competitive basis to students, funded by the Quantum Technical Community (QTC). Each QTC-sponsored grant provides up to US $1000, not to exceed actual travel expenses. For students attending remotely, the grant can cover registration costs up to US $300.

Applicant Eligibility

  • Each applicant must be a full-time student registered toward a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in computer science, engineering or a related field in a college or university when submitting the application.
  • Applicant may not receive more than one IEEE Computer Society Student Travel Grant in any 12-month period.
  • During the expense reimbursement stage, the student applicant must show proof of having registered to attend QCE26.

IEEE Electronics Packaging Society Student Travel Grants

The IEEE Electronics Packaging Society is sponsoring up to nine student travel grants for in-person attendance only.  Each grant will support up to US $1,600 for intracontinental travel, or up to US $2,400 for travel that crosses a continental boundary.

Applicant Eligibility

  • Each applicant must be a full-time student registered toward a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in computer science, engineering or a related field at a US-based institution when submitting the application.
  • There is a strong preference (but not a requirement) for students whose primary interests are in electronics packaging and devices related to quantum computing, sensing, or networking.
  • During the expense reimbursement stage, the student applicant must show proof of having registered to attend QCE26.

NSF Student Travel Grants

Each NSF-sponsored grant is US $1,250 for an in-person participant, US $300 for an online registered participant.

Applicant Eligibility

  • Each applicant must be a full-time student registered toward a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in computer science, engineering or a related field at a US-based institution when submitting the application.
  • This grant particularly encourages undergraduate or beginning graduate students, and first-time QCE attendees to apply.
  • During the expense reimbursement stage, the student applicant must show proof of having registered to attend QCE26.

Requirements for NSF Student Travel Grants Awardee

All flights made on an NSF travel grant award must be either on a US-flag carrier or ticketed through a US-carrier (e.g., codeshare flights on international airlines). Each awardee must ensure active participation in the conference.

How to Apply for Student Travel Grants

Grant applications are not yet open. 

Applicants should submit their application as a single PDF file, in the format described below.

  1. Go to EasyChair and log in at https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=qce26 
  2. Once logged in, click on the “New Submission” option
  3. Choose the “Student Travel Grant Application” option from the list.
  4. Complete all required information.
    • Title: Enter “Student Travel Grant Application”
    • Keywords: This will be ignored, but you have to enter something. You can type “N/A”.
    • Complete all elements of the submission form.
  5. The “paper” in this case is a single PDF file containing all of the information described below. Upload the PDF file.
  6. Click the SUBMIT button to complete your submission.

What to Submit

  1. Please upload in EasyChair at https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=qce26 all the required application materials in ONE PDF file. If you don’t have an EasyCair account, create one.
  2. A support letter from the student’s advisor (The letter must be directly included in the application).
  3. The student’s Curriculum Vitae, including citizenship (required).
  4. A one-page letter from the student to CLEARLY state:
    • A brief summary of research interests and accomplishments to date; students should demonstrate a serious interest in quantum or related computing fields through their coursework and projects.
    • A description of areas reflected in the QCE26 program that would impact the student’s research.
    • A statement about why the IEEE Quantum Week conference attendance is important to the student.
    • Whether the student is a first-time attendee and whether the student has submitted a paper to QCE26 and the paper title (if available).

Important Notes

  • We remind you that students who are awarded a student travel grant must register and attend the conference in person or virtually.
  • This grant is particularly for undergraduate or beginning graduate students and first-time QCE attendees to apply.

Non-Discrimination Policy

  • IEEE is committed to the principle that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, services, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by IEEE policy and/or applicable laws. For more information on the policy, visit this IEEE Non-Discrimination Policy website.

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Acknowledgement

We extend our sincere appreciation to the IEEE Computer Society (CS), the IEEE Electronics and Packaging Society (EPS). and the US National Science Foundation (NSF) for supporting IEEE QCE26 student grants.