From the first project ideas to final research presentations: Q-LUMEN guides students through a full international research experience in quantum information.
Q-LUMEN 2026–2027
Q-LUMEN is built around a supervised research project. Students begin by meeting their cohort and supervisors in Ulm, then continue their work across institutions through regular collaboration, feedback, and presentations.
July–August 2026
Application and selection
Applications are due by 15 July 2026. Selected students will be notified by 15 August 2026. We are looking for motivated students with a strong interest in quantum information, quantum technology, and research-based learning.
13.-15. September 2026
Kickoff meeting in Ulm
The programme begins with an in-person kickoff meeting at Ulm University. Students meet the cohort, get introduced to possible research directions, talk to supervisors, and form international project teams.
Mid October –
Early November 2026
Project phase and research visits
Student teams begin working on their research questions with regular supervision. Where feasible, short visits to partner institutions allow students to experience another research environment and strengthen the collaboration within their project team.
April 2027
Mid-term presentations
In the online mid-term event, teams present their progress, discuss challenges, and receive feedback from supervisors and peers. This is a chance to sharpen the research question, compare approaches, and plan the final phase of the project.
June 2027
Final presentations
Q-LUMEN concludes with an online final meeting. Student teams present their results to the full cohort and supervisors, reflect on their research process, and discuss how their work connects to broader questions in quantum information and technology.
The programme is designed to give students a realistic view of scientific work: reading into a topic, developing ideas, collaborating across distance, receiving feedback, and presenting results clearly. It is not only about learning quantum information, but about taking the first steps into an international research community.