QIntern2026 will run in the summer of 2026
Are you interested in the future of computing and technology? Do you want to be a part of the quantum computing revolution? If so, you won’t want to miss QIntern 2026 – the premier summer quantum project internship program of the QWorld Association, hosted by the QResearch Department.
QIntern 2026 will bring together some of the brightest minds in the field for an intensive online internship program. Whether you’re a student, a recent graduate, or a working professional looking to gain hands-on experience in quantum information science and technology, this event is the perfect opportunity for you.
During QIntern 2026, as an intern, you’ll work on cutting-edge quantum computing projects alongside experienced professional mentors and learn about the latest advancements in the field. You’ll gain valuable experience and connect with other like-minded individuals while also having the chance to interact with academia and industrial experts.
Your quantum internship at QWorld
The event will be held over several weeks, allowing you to immerse yourself in the world of quantum computing and develop your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. You’ll have the opportunity to work on real-world problems and gain practical experience to help you stand out in your future career.
So don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the fascinating world of quantum and develop your skills. Keep an eye on this website for registration details for QIntern 2026.
Take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career in quantum computing!
Publications from past QIntern events
- Azad, Utkarsh, Aleksandra Lipińska, Shilpa Mahato, Rijul Sachdeva, Debasmita Bhoumik, Ritajit Majumdar. “Surface code design for asymmetric error channels.” IET Quantum Communication 3, no. 3 (2022): 174-183.
- Wath, Yash, M. Hariprasad, Freya Shah, Shashank Gupta. “Eavesdropping a quantum key distribution network using sequential quantum unsharp measurement attacks.“ The European Physical Journal Plus 138, no. 1 (2023): 54.
- Arya, Ashish, Ludmila Botelho, Fabiola Cañete, Dhruvi Kapadia, Özlem Salehi. “Music Composition Using Quantum Annealing.” arXiv preprint arXiv:2201.10557 (2022).
- Bach, Bao Gia, Akash Kundu, Tamal Acharya, Aritra Sarkar. “Visualizing Quantum Circuit Probability: Estimating Quantum State Complexity for Quantum Program Synthesis.” Entropy 25, no. 5 (2023): 763.
- Akash Kundu, Tamal Acharya, and Aritra Sarkar. “A Scalable Quantum Gate‐Based Implementation for Causal Hypothesis Testing.” Advanced Quantum Technologies 7.8 (2024): 2300326.
- Kumar Prateek, Meghashrita Das, Sairaaj Surve, Soumyadev Maity, Ruhul Amin, “Q-Secure-P2-SMA: Quantum-Secure Privacy-Preserving Smart Meter Authentication for Unbreakable Security in Smart Grid“, IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, IEEE, (2024).
- Ulrike Genenz, Neelanjana Anne, Zeynep Kılıç, Daniel Mathews, Oya Ok, Adrian Schmidt, Zeki Can Seskir, “Why Teach Quantum In Your Own Time: The Values of Grassroots Organizations Involved in Quantum Technologies Education and Outreach“, arXiv preprint arXiv:2406.18761 (2024).
- Mah Noor, Jarek Duda. “No-cloning theorem for 2WQC and postselection.” arXiv preprint arXiv:2407.15623 (2024).
- Alex Linden, Betül Gül. “Optimization of Postselection in Quantum Algorithms: A Two-Way Quantum Computing Approach“, arXiv preprint arXiv:2409.03785 (2024).
Check also the other projects implemented in past editions of the internship program for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Quotes from participants of past QIntern events
What is your opinion on the QIntern programme?
QIntern is a unique opportunity to perform research breaking the barrier of physical distance. It allows students and mentors all over the world to meet and work on a project of interest. In QIntern, I had the pleasure of working with some wonderful and bright students. I not only mentored them but learned from them. We solved a problem of interest, which we are expecting to be published. It helped me gain experience in mentoring, added research experience and publication on my resume.
Ritajit Majumdar (Mentor)
What did you like most about QIntern?
It was an amazing experience in QIntern2021 as that was my first Internship. Was exposed to some amazing projects and ideas. Very good support and guidance from mentors. What I liked most about the internship is the projects that were showcased which is very innovative.
Tamal Acharya (Intern)
How was QIntern beneficial for your experience/knowledge/career?
It helped me move forward with research on solving routing problems using quantum computing, initiate new research directions, conduct new experiments, build a research team, and prepare a quantum computing session at the Warsaw IT Days 2023 conference. Together with my team, we are still researching and working on publications (both scientific and popular science).
Paweł Gora (mentor)
Timeline for the quantum internship | QIntern 2026
- 19 April – 19 May – project proposal submission
- 19 May – project proposal submission deadline
- 26 May – official announcement of the list of projects
- 28 May – 10 Jun – call for interns
- 12 Jun – 25 Jun – recruitment phase
- 01 Jul – 15 Aug – QIntern 2026
- 16 Aug – 17 Aug – mini-workshop for presenting the outcomes of projects
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For any more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at:
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Our Team
Coordinators of QIntern 2026
- Kumar Prateek
- Aritra Sarkar
- Oskar Słowik
QIntern Team of QIntern 2026
- Karan Siwach
- Juweria Sayed
- Tarun Hariharan