EQuIPT

Experimental Quantum Internship Program & Training at LPS Qubit Collaboratory

EQuIPT is an intensive, focused, hands-on training program for undergraduate students in science & engineering; a collaborative effort between the University of Maryland (UMD) and the LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC). This full-time research program includes 10 weeks of training in state-of-the-art research facilities, providing hands-on experience in four core areas of:

Quantum Hardware Prototyping
Quantum Hardware Fabrication
Coherent Qubit Control
Data Analysis and Visualization

The application for the summer of 2026 is now open. Interested students must apply using the APPLY NOW button above by March 30, 2026.

Program Details

Duration: 10 weeks full-time
Stipend: $10,000 for the duration of the program
Accommodation: EQuIPT will offer housing on UMD's campus for the duration of the program
Training: EQuIPT offers seminar series, short lectures on QISE, professional development workshops, and field trips throughout the program
Extracurricular: You will have 10 weeks to discover all the fun the Metropolitan DC area offers
Travel Grants: a select number of awards available for presenting at the annual LQC Program review in College Park, MD

Please note that program details are subject to change if necessary. For further questions, please see Contact US.

Eligibility

EQuIPT is open only to U.S. citizens.
Applicants should be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate college or university within the U.S. and its territories, with an anticipated graduation of December 2026 or later.
Preferred majors: Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science. Applicants from other fields are encouraged to contact the EQuIPT team before applying.

The selected candidate must be able to pass a security clearance review and be approved for access to LPS facilities. Appointment offers will be rescinded should the candidate fail to meet this clearance requirement.

Important Dates

Program Dates (anticipated): June 1, 2026 to August 14, 2026
Application system opens on: January 8, 2026
Application deadline: March 30, 2026, at 11:00 PM EST
Offers will go out starting: Feb 17, 2026

How to apply

Submit your application through ORISE's application platform (registration and a full profile needed)
The following documents are required to be submitted through the application form:
- Transcripts for your current/most recent undergraduate program
- A 1-page résumé that summarizes education, research, and work experiences as well as experimental/programming skills
- One Recommendation

Research Projects

See the Research Projects page for the opportunities offered for the summer of 2026. Please be advised that the project topics and details are subject to change without prior notice.

Previous Years

See the Previous Years page to learn about our past summer programs and read testimonials from our previous interns.