Quantum Computing Internship for Physics Undergraduates Program (QCIPU) Summer 2026

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

Job Location:

Batavia, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Three- week undergraduate physics students interested in quantum computing for the simulation of physics participate in this three-week program to gain hands-on Python and Qiskit programming experience. Daily lectures on the fundamentals of quantum mechanics and quantum computing are additional program components. The program culminates in participants running their own code on an IBM quantum computer.

QCIPU is a training platform that supports the next generation of scientific research and engineering professionals.

Eligibility

Enrollment in a U.S. college or university in Physics Math Computer Science or Engineering
Completed year of introductory level Physics course
Eligible to work in the United States

Application Procedure
Before applying have all requirements ready. Once submitted access to the application will no longer be available to upload any missing requirements.

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Internship Details
Program Dates: June 8 June 26 2026

Application Period: November 3 2025 January 17 2026
Offer Date: February 19 2026
Acceptance Date: February 28 2026
Salary: $20/hr.

Airfare/Housing/Transportation: Airfare Housing and Ground transportation paid by the program if permanent address is more than 50 miles from host laboratory.

Location: Onsite work schedule

Program Outcomes

Basic Proficiency with Python and Qiskit through development of personal code base
Opportunity for a paid year-long internship at Fermilab researching quantum computing.

If you have any questions or encounter any issues feel free to reach out to .

Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is Americas premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada mountaintops in Arizona and Chile CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe productive and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening for candidates 18 and over. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status genetic information and other legally protected categories.

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External Field

Required Experience:

Intern