Q-LUMEN 2026–2027 · Quantum information · International research projects

Q-LUMEN

The Quantum Leiden Ulm Milan ETH Network

Work on a real quantum-information research project, collaborate with a student from another European university, and visit partner institutions in Ulm, Leiden, Milan, or Zurich.

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Research-based learning in quantum information

A programme for students who want to experience quantum research from the inside.

Q-LUMEN is not a standard lecture course. Students join an international project team, explore a current question in quantum information or quantum technology, and develop their work over several months with scientific supervision.

The programme combines independent thinking, close mentoring, online collaboration, and in-person meetings at the partner institutions. It is designed for advanced Bachelor and early Master students who are curious about quantum science and want to take their first steps into an international research environment.

At a glance

Who

Advanced Bachelor and early Master students

What

Supervised research projects in quantum information

Where

Ulm, Leiden, Milan, ETH Zurich, and online collaboration

Application deadline

15 July 2026

Explore the programme

Find your way into Q-LUMEN

Learn how the programme works, who supervises the projects, and how to apply.

About

Understand the idea behind Q-LUMEN and what makes research-based learning different.

Program

Follow the timeline from application and kickoff to project work and final presentations.

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Supervisors

Meet the researchers guiding projects across quantum information, simulation, and open systems.

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Application

See who can apply, which documents are needed, and what happens after submission.

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Why join?

Quantum information is collaborative, international, and interdisciplinary.

Q-LUMEN gives students a structured way to experience that reality early in their studies.

Work on an open question

Move beyond exercises and lectures. You will work on a project where the route is not fully known in advance.

Collaborate across Europe

Join forces with a student from another university and learn how scientific collaboration works across distance and institutions.

Build research confidence

Discuss ideas with supervisors, present your progress, receive feedback, and turn a scientific question into a coherent result.

Supervision

Guided by researchers from four partner universities

Dr. Julius Mildenberger

Leiden University

Quantum simulation, lattice gauge theories, error correction

Dr. Owidiusz Makuta

Leiden University

Bell nonlocality, quantum foundations, error correction

Dr. Johannes Knörzer

ETH Zurich

Quantum computing, superconducting qubits, many-body systems

Dr. Patrick Emonts

Ulm University

Device certification, Bell nonlocality, numerical methods

Dr. Mirko Rossini

Ulm University

Quantum algorithms, error mitigation, complex-system modelling

Prof. Dario Tamascelli

University of Milano

Open quantum systems, quantum simulation, numerical methods

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Applications

Interested in joining the next Q-LUMEN cohort?

Applications for Q-LUMEN 2026–2027 are open to motivated students with an interest in quantum information, quantum technologies, and research-based learning.

Deadline: 15 July 2026

Kickoff: 13.-15. September 2026 in Ulm

Cohort size: approximately 14 students

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