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Application to the EPSRC Centre for doctoral training in Applied Quantum Technologies (CDT-AQT)

The CDT-AQT brings together the internationally recognised centres in quantum science and technology at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow and Heriot-Watt and aims to advance the progress of quantum technologies into applications and unlock new opportunities in diverse industries. The CDT-AQT has over 30 industrial partners covering the quantum supply chain, industry research, systems engineering, manufacturers and service providers, quantum startups, the space sector and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL).

The CDT-AQT will drive forward these areas by funding and training 5 cohorts of 16 PhD students in platforms and applications for quantum technologies. Candidates will be recruited to embark on a research project of their choice while also benefitting from a flexible, modular training curriculum providing personalised development and exposure to a much wider range of topics than offered by a conventional single-university, single-supervisor programme.

Application Process

Applications for 2027/28 open in November 2026. After that date, the application form will become live and should be filled out to be considered for a fully-funded studentship at one of our three host Universities. The form will ask you to specify which areas of research you are interested in or which project you would like to be considered for. You will also be invited to our annual recruitment event.

Your data will be shared with the relevant supervisory teams for the purposes of facilitating project discussion only.

Please note that we are able to accept international students but the number of positions is capped by EPSRC.

Please direct questions to enquiries@aqt.ac.uk.

Application Form

The Application Form will open in November 2026

Time and Location	Activity
9.00-12.00 Gleddoch	Active Networking, Delivered by Skillfluence
12.00-13.00 Gleddoch	Lunch
13.00-16.00 Gleddoch	Active Networking, Delivered by Skillfluence
16.30 Bus

Time and Location	Activity
9.00 Bus
10.00 -17.00 Auchengillan Outdoor Centre	Teambuilding activities
17.00 Bus
18.00 Dinner, Gleddoch	Group Dinner

Time and Location	Activity
9.00-11.00	Responsible Research and Innovation
11.00-11.15	Break
11.15-13.15	Responsible Research and Innovation
13.15-14.00	Lunch
14.00-15.00	Responsible Research and Innovation
15.00-15.15	Trusted Research
15.15-15.45	Break
16.00 Bus stop	Bus to Gleddoch
18.00	Dinner

Time and Location	Activity
10.00-11.00	Lecture, Delivered by Professor Steve Barnett, University of Glasgow
11.00-11.15	Break
11.15-12.45	Tutorial, Delivered by Professor Steve Barnett, University of Glasgow
12.45-13.45	Lunch
Industry Afternoon.
14.00-15.30	Industry talks
15.30-16.00	Industry panel
16.00-17.00	Wine and nibbles reception

Time and Location	Activity
10.00-11.00	Lecture- Delivered by Professor Steve Barnett, University of Glasgow
11.00-11.15	Break
11.15-12.45	Lab Course 2
12.45-13.30	Lunch
13.30-14.30	Lab course 2
14.30-14.45	Break
15.00-17.00 SUPA Room (JA 813)	SUPA Course 1

Time and Location	Activity
9.00-9.30	Introduction to the CDT
9.30-10.30	Tour of Strathclyde labs and student projects
10.30-11.00	Break
11.00-12.30	Lecture. Delivered by Professor Steve Barnett, University of Glasgow
12.30-13.30. JA Common Room	Welcome Lunch- welcome from the Strathclyde Physics department
13.30-15.00	Working Effectively with your Supervisor. Delivered by Dr Jen Allanson, Skillfluence
15.00-15.15	Break
15.15-16.45	Working Effectively with your Supervisor. Delivered by Dr Jen Allanson, Skillfluence
17.30 Santa Lucia	Welcome Dinner