CQA Outgoing Student Mobility Program 2024

The Catalonia Quantum Academy is offering up to 10 Student Mobility Fellowships to encourage mobility of master’s students enrolled in eligible academic programs within the CQA Institutions, to undertake an internship and/or master’s thesis outside the university in which they are enrolled.  

Fellowships will be offered for a period of 2 to 6 months. The research stay max extend beyond the end of the fellowship. 

Students must be enrolled in one of the master’s programs listed below for the duration of the stay, and the internship or master’s thesis must be formalized through an agreement between the host institution and the university in which the student is enrolled as per the home university’s regulations. 

 Students enrolled in an external master’s program should apply for a Student Research Fellowship here. 

Eligible programs: 

• Master in Quantum Science and Technology (UB, UAB UPC) 

• Master in Photonics (UPC, UB, UAB) 

• Master in Engineering Physics  (UPC) 

• Master in Cybersecurity (UPC) 

• Master in Advanced Telecommunication Technologies (UPC)  

• Master in Telecommunications Engineering (UPC) 

• Master’s degree in Semiconductor Engineering and Microelectronic Design (UPC) 

The fellowships will include:  

• A stipend will be provided for duration of the internship or master’s thesis project, up to a maximum of 6 months, at a rate of 300€ / month for mobility between institutions within Catalonia, and 600€ / month for students hosted at institutions outside Catalonia 

• Travel costs may be reimbursed up to a maximum of €500 for travel to and from Barcelona and the host institution if it is located outside Catalonia. 

Fellowships may be used in conjunction with other fellowships or stipends (e.g. DigiQ, Erasmus+), in which case the rate of the stipend and travel costs may be adjusted accordingly by the selection committee.  

Candidates are responsible for ensuring they have an appropriate visa and insurance for their stay. The CQA will not provide immigration or relocation support. Applicants may, however, request advice from their home university or host institute. 

We aim for a gender balance in awarding these fellowships, defined as a maximum of 60% of any one gender. 

The fellowship will be formalized via a transfer of funds to the home university in which the student is enrolled, which will arrange transfer of funds to the student following internal regulations. 

The stay should be formalized by an agreement between the home university and host institute which will be formalized according to standard procedures in place. 

Candidates must be enrolled in an eligible master’s program for the duration of their stay to accept the fellowship.  

Candidates must have a high working knowledge of English.  

Candidates should directly contact research groups in eligible host institutions to enquire about their willingness to host the candidate for the stay prior to completing the application. 

Candidates must submit the following documentation in their application form: 

• A motivation letter describing the proposed research project, host group, institution, start date and length of stay. 

• A Curriculum Vitae, including contact details, in English. 

• Statement of support from the indicated host institution & research group. 

It is the candidate’s responsibility to make sure all required application material (see above), is complete. 

Candidates will be evaluated by a selection committee appointed by the CQA Coordination Board. 

Selection of candidates is based on merit and potential, measured in terms of academic records and personal achievements. 

Eligible candidates will be evaluated based on the submitted documentation. Complete applications will be reviewed during the first week of each month.  

Evaluation will be based on the candidate’s CV (40%) and the quality (40%) and potential impact (20%) of the proposed project. 

Students must be evaluated above a threshold of 80% to be awarded a fellowship. 

The selection committee reserves the right to contact the academic coordinator of the master’s program in which the student is enrolled, the indicated host research group, and/or request clarifying information from the candidate to complete the evaluation. 

Candidates will be informed of the offer on the condition the candidate and indicated host group both confirm their interest. The university in which the student is enrolled will be informed of the outcome that the candidate has applied.  

Reserve candidates will be informed and may be considered for fellowships available in subsequent rounds.  

Candidates not shortlisted or on the reserve list will be informed of their rejection. 

Candidates may contact the CQA at any time by email on cqa@icfo.eu. 

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